Draft Tamil Nadu Combined Development

Regulation and Building Rules, 2018

JULY 2018
 CONTENTS
Sl. Page
Description
No. No.
PART I
1 Short title, extent and commencement 1
2 Definitions 1
3 Applicability of this rule 11
4 Written permission for development 12
5 Competent Authority 12
PART II
6 Application for Planning Permission & Building Permit 13
7 Scrutiny fees 14
8 Plan Requirements 15
9 Inspection 19
10 Sanction 21
11 Limitations of permission 22
12 Demolition of buildings 22
13 Cancellation of permit 23
14 Renewal of permit 23
PART III
15 Development to be in conformity with these Regulations 24
16 Designation of use in Master Plan or Detailed Development Plan 24
17 Correlation of land use zones in Master Plan, Detailed Development Plan and 26
Development Regulations
18 Proposed width of roads 26
19 Development prohibited/restricted areas 27
PART IV
20 Application for Completion Certificate 28
21 Illegal occupation of building 29
22 Illegal developments 30
PART V
23 Registration of Architects (RA), Engineers (RE), Structural Engineers (SE), 31
Construction Engineers (CE), Quality Auditors (QA), Town Planners (TP)
and Developers (D), and their Duties and Responsibilities
24 Appointment of Professionals 33
25 Change of Owner/Developer/Professionals 33
26 Applicability of other rules 34
PART VI
27 Requirement for site approval 35
28 Structures in setback spaces 36
29 Spaces excluded from FSI and Coverage computation 37
30 Areas of special character 38
31 Boundaries of land use zones 40
32 Regulations to over ride other Rules and Regulations 40
33 Zoning Regulations 40
34 Planning Parameters for Non High Rise Buildings 40
35 Planning Parameters for Industries 45
36 Planning Parameters for Institutional Buildings 46
37 Planning Parameters for Transport Terminals 47
38 Special rules for High Rise Buildings 48
39 Rules for I.T. Developments availing additional F.S.I. benefits 53
40 Reservation of land for community recreational purposes in cases of Non 55
High Rise buildings/ High Rise building developments
41 Corridor / Verandah width 56
42 Provisions for differently abled, elderly and children 57
43 Solar Energy capture 61
44 Electrical Transformer Rooms 63
45 Layout and Sub-division Regulations 64
46 Transferable Development Rights (TDR) 68
47 Premium FSI 69
48 Repeal and savings 69
PART VI
49 Structural safety 70
50 Requirements of parts of buildings 71
51 Exit requirements 76
52 Sanitation requirements 77
53 Storm water drainage 80
54 Electrical and Allied Installations (including lightening protection of 80
buildings)
55 Air conditioning, Heating and Mechanical ventilation 80
56 Gas Supply 80
57 Boiler Room 80
58 Acoustics, Sound insulation and Noise control 81
59 Swimming Pool or Pool 81
60 Structures / Locations / Requirements 81
61 Water conservation 82
62 Fire Safety 83
63 Installation of Closed Circuit Television Units in public buildings 83
64 Architectural Control 83
65 Conservation of buildings of historical or architectural interest 83
66 Tree preservation 84
67 Discretionary powers 84
68 Delegation of Powers 84
69 Exemption from these rules 84
70 Grant of exemptions 84
71 Transitory provisions 85
72 Repeal and savings 85
ANNEXURE
Annex Form / Page
Description
No. Appendix No.
I Form –A Application for Permission for sub-division / Layout or 86
reconstitution or amalgamation of land for building purposes
and for change of use of land
II Form –B Application for Permission for carrying out construction of 88
building or structure, change of use of building
III Form of undertaking 90
IV Parking requirements 97
V List of cottage industries 103
VI List of Industries classified as “Green” 105
VII List of Industries classified as “Orange” 107
VIII List of Industries permissible in `Special and Hazardous’ 108
Industries Use zone
IX Regulation for the grant of TDR 110
Appendix - 115
Application for Development Rights Certificate
A
Appendix - 116
Development Rights Certificate
B
Appendix - 117
Register of DRC Information
C
Appendix - 118
Utilisation Application
D
X Sanitation requirements 119
XI Structural safety 126
XII Protection against Hazards 128
XIII Registration, qualification and duties & Responsibility of 129
professionals
XIV Form No.1 Structural Design basis report 140
Form No.2 Notice for commencement of work 146
Form No.3 Progress Certificate – Plinth stage 147
Form No.4 Progress Certificate – First storey 148
Form No.5 Progress Certificate – Middle storey 149
Form No.6 Progress Certificate – Last Storey 150
Form No.7 Completion Report 151
Form No.8 Building completion certificate by Registered 152
Architect/Engineer
Form No.9 Building completion certificate by Registered Construction 153
Engineer
Form No.10 Building completion certificate by Registered Structural 154
Engineer
From No.11 Structural Inspection Report 155
Form No.12 Model proforma for Technical Audit Report 150
XV Special additional regulations for schools 160
XVI Conservation of heritage sites including heritage buildings, 161
heritage precincts and natural feature areas
XVII Development prohibited/restricted areas 165
XVIII Zoning Regulations 174
XIX Areas set apart for High Rise Buildings in CMA 180
XX Swimming Pool or Pool 181
XX1 Installation of Closed Circuit Television units in public 207
buildings
XXII Affordable Housing 214
MAPS
Map No.1 Seismic Zones of India 237
Map No.2 Tamil Nadu Earth Quake Zones 238
Map No.3 Tamil Nadu Wind and Cyclone Zones. 239
Draft Tamil Nadu Combined Development Regulation and Building Rules
for Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Town and Village Panchayats,
2018

PART –I
Preliminary

1. Short title, extent and commencement

(1) These rules may be called the Tamil Nadu Combined Development Regulation and
Building Rules, 2018 and apply to Greater Chennai Corporation, all Municipal
Corporations, Municipalities, Town Panchayats and Village Panchayats and to hill
areas notified by Government in the entire State of Tamil Nadu from time to time.

(2) These rules shall apply to all development and building operations as defined in the
Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.

(3) All rules enacted under the respective Local Bodies Acts shall stand repealed are by
these rules.

(4) All existing rules, regulations, bye-laws, orders, that are in conflict, and inconsistent
with these rules shall stand modified to the extent of the provisions of these rules.

(5) They shall come into force from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu
Government Gazette.

2. Definitions

In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

(1) Access means way to a plot or a building.
(2) Accessory Use means any use of the premises subordinate to the principal use and
customarily incidental to the principal use.
(3) Addition and/or Alteration”- A change from one occupancy to another, or a
structural change including an addition to the area or change in height or the
removal of part of building, or any change to the structure, such as the construction
or removal or cutting into of any wall or part of a wall, partition, column, beam,
joist, floor including a mezzanine floor or other support, or a change to or closing of
any required means of access ingress or egress or a change to fixtures or equipment"
as provided in these Rules.
(4) Advertising Sign- Any surface or structure with characters, letters or illustrations
applied thereto and displayed in any manner whatsoever outdoors for the purpose
of advertising or giving information or to attract the public to any place, person,
public performance, article, or merchandise, and which surface or structure is
attached to, forms part of, or is connected with any building, or is fixed to a tree or to
the ground or to any pole, screen, fence or hoarding or displayed in space, or in or

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 over any water body included in the jurisdiction of the Competent Authority.

(5) Air-conditioning- The process of treating air so as to control simultaneously its

temperature, humidity, purity, distribution and air movement and pressure to meet
the requirements of the conditioned space.

(6) Amenities shall have the same meaning as defined in Tamil Nadu Town and Country
Planning Act, 1971.

(7) Application means an application made in such form as may be prescribed by the
Authority from time to time.

(8) Approved - As approved/sanctioned by the Authority under these Rules.

(9) Area In relation to a building means the superficies of a horizontal section thereof
made at the plinth level inclusive of the external walls and of such portions of the
party walls as belong to the building.

(10) Assembly Building means any building or part of a building, where 50 persons or
more congregate or gather for amusement, recreation, social, religious, patriotic,
civil, travel or other purposes and shall include theatres, motion picture houses,
assembly halls, auditoria, exhibition halls, museums, skating rinks, large
gymnasiums, places of worship, dance halls, club rooms, passenger stations, stadia
and terminals of air, surface and marine, public transportation services.

(11) Auxiliary means electrically operated or fuel fired boilers or systems to heat water
coming out from solar water heating system to meet continuous requirement of
hot water;

(12) Balcony A horizontal projection, cantilevered or otherwise including a parapet"

handrail, balustrade, to serve as a passage or sit out place.

(13) Basement or Cellar – The lower storey or storeys of a building below or partly below
ground level with majority of its headroom below ground level.

(14) Building Any structure for whatsoever purpose and of whatsoever materials
constructed and every part thereof whether used as human habitation or not and
includes foundation, plinth, walls, floors, roofs, chimneys, plumbing and building
services, fixed platforms, verandah, balcone, cornice or projection, part of a building
or anything affixed thereto or any wall enclosing or intended to enclose any land or
space and signs and outdoor display structures. Tents/shamianahs/pandals,
partaulin shelters, etc. erected for temporary and ceremonial occations shall not be
considered as building.

(15) Building Line shall have the same meaning as defined in the Tamil Nadu Town and
Country Planning Act, 1971.

(16) Carpet Area The covered area of the usable rooms of a dwelling unit/at any floor
(excluding the area of the walls).

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(17) Canopy or portico or porch-means a cantilever projection at lintel level or ground
floor roof level over an entrance of a building and includes cantilever projection
anywhere between lintel and roof level.

(18) Chimney - An upright shaft containing one or more flues provided for the
conveyance to the outer air of any product of combustion resulting from the
operation of heat production appliance or equipment employing solid, liquid or
gaseous or any other fuel.

(19) Competent Authority is an Authority defined in Rule 5(1) of these rules.

(20) Construction - Any erection of a structure or a building, including any addition or

extension thereto either vertically or horizontally, but does not include, any
reconstruction, repair and renovation of an existing structure or building, or,
construction, maintenance and cleansing of drains and drainage works and of
public latrines, urinals and similar conveniences, or, the construction and
maintenance of works meant for providing supply of water for public, or, the
construction or maintenance, extension, management for supply and distribution
of electricity to the public; or provision for similar facilities for publicity.

(21) Conversion of Building Occupied - The change from one occupancy to other
occupancy or any change in building structure or part thereof resulting in a
change of space and use requiring additional occupancy certificate.

(22) Conversion of Land Use: The change from one category of land use to another
category of land use in the Master Plan and Detailed Development Plan.

(23) Courtyard- A space permanently open to sky, enclosed fully or partially by

buildings and may be at ground level or any other level within or adjacent to
a building.

(24) Covered Area – Ground area covered by the building above the plinth level and
includes parts of the building projecting out in other storey, including basement floor
levels.

(25) Corridor means a common passage or circulation space within a building.

(26) Continuous building means buildings constructed without any side set back
including row type housing.

(27) Cyclone Prone Areas mean the areas close to the coast (specified in the wind
velocity map given in I.S. 875), where the cyclonic wind velocities exceed 39 metres
per second and prone to cyclonic storms.

(28) Damp Proof Course means a course consisting of some appropriate water proofing
material provided to prevent penetration of dampness or moisture.

(29) Dead Load means the weight of all permanent stationary construction becoming
part of a structure;

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(30) Development shall have the same meaning as defined in Tamil Nadu Town and
Country Planning Act, 1971

(31) Deemed Approval means a clearance deemed to have given by the Competent
Authority on the expiry of time limit for providing such clearance in the absence of
sufficient and reasonable cause for not clearing the application within the time limit.

(32) Drain shall have the same meaning as defined in Tamil Nadu Town and Country
Planning Act, 1971

(33) Drainage system - A system or a line of pipes, with their fittings and accessories,
such as manholes, inspection chambers, traps, gullies, floor traps used for drainage
of building or yards appurtenant to the buildings within the same cartilage; and
includes an open channel for conveying surface water or a system for the removal of
any waste water.

(34) Dwelling Unit – An independent housing unit with separate facilities for living,
cooking and sanitary requirements, and may be a part of a building.

(35) Earthquake Prone Areas mean the areas (as specified in the map given IS: 1893)
under seismic zones III, IV & V, which are likely to have moderate to high damage
risk due to earthquake.

(36) Encroachment- means an act to enter into the possession or rights either of
permanent or temporary nature on a land or built up property of local body or
state/ central Government.

(37) Exit - A passage channel or means of egress from the building, its storey or floor to a
street or, other open space of safety; whether horizontal, outside and vertical exits
meaning as under:-
i) Horizontal exit means an exit, which is a protected opening through or
around a fire well or bridge connecting two or more buildings.
ii) Outside exit mean an exit from building to a public way to an open area
leading to a public way or to an enclosed a fire resistant passage leading to
a public way.
iii) Vertical exit means an exit used for ascending or descending between two
or more levels including stairway, fire towers, ramps and fire escapes.

(38) External Wall means an outer wall or vertical enclosure of any building;

(39) Farm House - means a building constructed for incidental use in an agriculture or
horticulture farm and any building constructed not associated with the farm
activities shall not be construed as a “farm house” for the purposes of these Rules.

(40) Fire and/or Emergency Alarm System- Fire alarm system comprises of
components for manually or automatically detecting a fire, initiating an alarm of fire
and initiating other actions as appropriate.
(41) Fire Lift means a special lift designed for the use of fire service personnel in the
event of fire or other emergency.

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(42) Fire Proof Door means a door or shutter fitted to a wall opening, and constructed
and erected with the requirement to check the transmission of heat and fire for a
period.

(43) Fire Pump- Means a machine, driven by external power for transmitting energy to
fluids by coupling the pump to a suitable engine or motor, which may have
varying outputs or capacity but shall be capable of having a pressure of 3.2 kg/cm2
at the topmost level of the multi-storey or high rise building.
(44) Fire Resistance means the time during which a fire resistant material i.e. material
having a certain degree of fire resistance, fulfills its function of contributing to the fire
safety of a building when subjected to prescribed conditions of heat and load or
restraint. The fire resistance test of structures shall be done in accordance with IS:
3809-1979 Fire Resistance Test of Structure.
(45) Fire Resistant Building- means a building in which material, which has appropriate
degree of fire resistance is used.
(46) Flood Prone Areas mean areas likely to have significant flood flow inundation
notified by the concerned authority from time to time, as flood prone areas which
may be modified or added or deleted when necessary by due notification.

(47) Floor Space Index (FSI) means the quotient obtained by dividing the total covered
area (plinth) on all floors excepting the areas specifically exempted under these rules,
by the Plot Area and is represented by this formula:-

FSI = Total covered area on all floors

Plot Area
(48) Footing A foundation unit constructed in brickwork, stone masonry or concrete
under the base of a wall or column for the purpose of distributing the load over a
larger area.

(49) Foundation that part of the structure, which is in direct contact with ground and
transmits loads over it.

(50) Framed Building means a building in which the loads either dead or live are carried
by timber, steel or reinforced concrete framing;

(51) Gallery means an intermediate floor or platform projecting from a wall of an

auditorium or a hall providing extra floor area, and or additional seating
accommodation and includes the structures provided for seating in stadia.

(52) Garage-Private- A building or a portion thereof designed and used for the parking
of vehicle.

(53) Garage-Public - A building or portion thereof, designed other than as a private

garage, operated for gain, designed and or used for repairing, servicing, using,
selling or storing or parking motor driven or other vehicles.

(54) Government means the State Government.

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(55) Habitable Room- A room occupied or designed for occupancy by one or more
persons for study, living, sleeping, eating, kitchen if it is used as a living room, but
not including bathrooms, water-closet compartments, laundries, serving and store
pantries, corridors, cellars, attics, and spaces that are not used frequently or
during extended periods.

(56) Height of the Building means the height measured generally from the formed
ground level within the plot abutting the road / passage [excluding ramp if any
within the plot upto to the roof level of the topmost livable floor]. In the case of
pitched roof, height of the building means the height measured from the ground
level stated above up to the point where external surface of outer wall intersects the
finished surface of the sloping roof, and in the case of gables facing the road, the
midpoint between the eave’s level and the ridge.

Explanation: Stair-case head rooms, lift rooms, solar panels, elevated tanks and also
water closet (with floor area not exceeding 10sq.m.) above topmost floor, and also
architectural features, and parapet walls of height up to 1.5 meter shall not be
included in calculating the height of building. In cases where earth filling is made or
proposed within the site above the average level of the abutting street or road, then
the height of building shall be reckoned from the filled up ground level around the
building provided such filling does not exceed 1 meter above the average level of the
abutting street/road.

(57) High Rise Building means a building exceeding 5 floors or 17.25m height

(58) Hut - means any building which is constructed principally of wood, mud, leaves
(grass, thatch or metallic sheets) and includes any temporary structure of whatever
size or any small building of whatever material made which the council may declare
to be a hut for the purpose this rule.

(59) Illuminated Exit Signs- A device for indicating the means of escape during normal
circumstances and power failure.

(60) Layout means laying out and division of land into plots for various uses with
introduction of new road or roads for public uses.exceeding eight in number.

(61) Live Load means all loads except dead loads that may be imposed on a structure
and wind loads will also be considered as live loads;

(62) Lift or Elevator means an appliance designed to transport persons or materials

between two or more levels in a vertical or substantially vertical direction by
means of a guided car or platform.
(63) Load Bearing Wall means wall that carries dead load other than its own weight;
(64) Lobby - means a covered space in to which all the adjoining rooms open.

(65) Local Body for the purpose of these rules means Greater Chennai Corporation,
Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Town Panchayat or a Village Panchayat.

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(66) Loft - An intermediate floor between two floors or a residual space in a pitched roof
above normal level constructed for storage with maximum clear height of 1.5 meters.

(67) Masonry - An assemblage of masonry units properly bound together by mortar.

(68) Master Plan - means a plan approved by the Government under Section 28 of the
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act.

(69) Means of Escape- An escape route provided in a building for safe evacuation of
occupants.

(70) Mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor between two floors above ground level
subject to the following:-

i. the area of mezzanine floor is restricted to 1/3rd of the area of the floor
immediately below;
ii. the height of the mezzanine floor shall be minimum 2.2 metres for non-
habitable purposes and 2.5 metres for habitable purposes; and
iii. the head room height of the remaining part of the said floor shall be the total
of the height of the mezzanine floor and the space below the mezzanine floor
(71) Miniature Circuit Breaker / Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker - Devices for tripping
of electrical circuits in event of any fault in the circuit/installation.

(72) Mitigation means the measures taken in advance of a disaster aimed at decreasing
or eliminating its impact on society and on environment, including preparedness and
prevention.

(73) Non Combustible Material - A material which is not liable to burn or add heat to a
fire when tested for combustibility in accordance with the latest code of Bureau
of Indian Standards Method of Test for combustibility of Building Materials.

(74) Occupancy or use - The principal occupancy/use for which a building or a part of a
building is intended to be used. For the purposes of classification of a building
according to occupancy, an occupancy shall be deemed to include the subsidiary
occupancies which are contingent upon it.
(75) Natural Disaster means a serious disruption of the functioning of a society, causing
widespread human, material or environmental losses caused due to earthquake,
cyclone, flood, tsunami, landslide and similar event which exceeds the ability of the
affected society to cope using only its own resources.
(76) Natural Hazard means the possibility or probability occurrence of a natural event,
within a specific period of time in a given area, having potential for damaging
widespread area.

(77) Natural Hazard Prone Areas mean the areas likely to have
(i) moderate to very high damage risk zone of earth quakes, or
(ii) moderate to very high damage risk of cyclones or
(iii) significant flood flow or inundation, or (iv) tsunami proneness or
(v) landslide proneness or potential, or (vii) one or more of these hazards.

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(78) Non-Structural Component refers to the components of buildings, which do not
contribute to the structural strength or stability such as infill walls in Reinforced
Cement Concrete frame buildings, glass panes, claddings, parapet walls, chimneys
etc.
(79) Parapet - A low wall or railing built along the edge of a roof or a floor.

(80) Parking space An enclosed or unenclosed covered or open area sufficient in size to
park vehicles, which is served by a driveway connecting to a street or alley and
permitting ingress and egress of vehicles.

(81) Partition- An interior non-load bearing barrier, one storey or part-storey in height.

(82) Partition Wall means a wall which supports no load other than its own weight and
includes-

a. A wall forming part of a building and being used or constructed to be used

in any part of the height or length of such wall for separation of
adjoining buildings belonging to different owners or constructed or adopted to
be occupied by different persons; or
b. A wall forming part of a building and standing in any part of the length of
such wall, to a greater extent than the projection of the footing on one side or
ground of different owners.
(83) Passage means circulation space on land leading from a street or road to the plot or
site.

(84) Permit - A valid permit or authorization in writing by the Competent Authority to

carryout development or a work regulated by the rule.

(85) Plinth - The portion of a structure between the surface of the surrounding ground
and surface of the floor immediately above the ground.

(86) Plinth Area - The built up covered area measured at the floor level of the basement or
of any storey.

(87) Plot or site Area - means the area of a contiguous parcel of land enclosed by definite
boundaries over which the applicant has legal right for development and includes part
of the site used as exclusive passage, open space reservation area and internal roads
within the boundaries.

(88) Plot coverage- means the extent to which the plot is covered with a building or
structure (12-noon shadow) and expressed as a percentage of the ratio of the built up
area to the plot area, excluding the floor area exempted from the computation of plot
coverage as given in Rule 23.

(89) Private Street shall have the same meaning as defined in the Tamil Nadu District
Municipalities Act, 1920.

(90) Prohibited Area means any area specified or declared to be a Prohibited Area under
the relevant Act by the Central or State Government from time to time.

(91) Protected M onument means an ancient monument which is declared to be of

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 national importance by or under the Archeological Monuments and Ancient Sites and
Remarks Act, 2010.
(92) Public Buildings shall have the same meaning as defined in Tamil Nadu Town and
Country Planning Act, 1971
(93) Public Street shall have the same meaning as defined in Tamil Nadu District
Municipalities Act, 1920.

(94) Qualified Professional means a professional registered under Rule -17 of these
Rules.

(95) Quality Control relate to construction quality and to control of variation in the
material properties and structural adequacy.

(96) Quality Assurance- All planned and systematic actions necessary to ensure that the
final product i.e. structure or structural elements will perform satisfactorily during
service life.

(97) Quality Audit is a requirement for an independent, third party assessment of the
quality and seismic or cyclone resistant features of all the multi-storeyed buildings in
all parts of the state and especially in earthquake zone-III and coastal areas of the
State. The quality audit report shall consist of conformance or non-conformance of
structures with the technical specifications for prevention of progressive collapse
during earthquake, cyclone or any other accidental load resistance and to suggest
remedies/ rectification if any.

(98) Reconstruction shall have the same meaning as defined in the Tamil Nadu Town
and Country Planning Act, 1971.

(99) Reconstitution of plots shall have the same meaning as defined in Tamil Nadu
Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.

(100) Regulated area means any area specified or declared under section 20B under the
Archeological Monuments and Ancient Sites and Remarks Act, 2010.

(101) Retrofitting means upgrading the strength of an unsafe building by using suitable
engineering techniques.

(102) Road/Street Width - means whole extent of space within the boundaries of the
road/street measured at right angles to the course of direction of such road/street.

(107) Room Height – The vertical distance measured from the finished floor surface to the
finished ceiling.

(108) Row Housing/Row type Building (Continuous Building) – means a row of house or
buildings with only front and rear open spaces.

(109) Service Road A road or lane provided at the front, rear or side of a plot for service
purpose.

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(110) Set back - means the open space across front or sides or rear of a plot between the
building and street alignment or boundary of the plot as the case may be.

(111) Stilt floor means a part or whole of floor at ground level or the height above the
ground level described in these Rules as the building is on stilts. If the stilt-
parking floor is to the standards exemptible for FSI as defined in Rule 25 of these
Rules it will not be counted as a floor for the purpose of defining Non High Rise
building or High Rise building.
(112) Street Alignment shall have the same meaning as defined in the Town and
Country Planning Act, 1971

(113) Structural Component – Refers to component of buildings which contributes to

strength and stability of structures under no circumstances these are permitted to
be damaged/partially or totally removed.

(117) Structure means something constructed or built having a fixed base on or other

connection to the ground or other structure.

(118) Site Corner A site at the junction of and fronting on two or more intersecting roads
or streets.

(119) Site Depth The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear site boundaries.

(120) Site Plan – A detailed Plan showing the proposed placement of structures, parking
areas, open space, landscaping, and other development features, on a parcel of land,
as required by specific sections of the development code.

(121) Site with Double frontage - A site having frontage on two streets other than corner
plot.

(122) Storey means the part of a building between the upper surface of the floor and upper

surface of the floor next above or the underside of roof.

(123) Spiral Staircase - A staircase forming continuous winding curve round a central
point or axis provided in an open space having tread without risers.
(124) Sub-division means division of land into plots not exceeding eight in number.

(125) Tsunami Prone Areas either means an area affected in the past or an area likely to
be affected in the future by tsunami, as identified and notified by the Local body as
tsunami prone areas.

(126) Un-authorised Construction - means the erection or re-erection, addition or

alterations which are not approved or sanctioned by the Competent Authority.

(127) Underground or Overhead Water Tank An installation constructed or placed for

storage of water.

(128) Ventilation Supply of outside air into, or the removal of inside air from an enclosed
space.
a. Natural Ventilation - Supply of outside air into a building through
window or other openings due to wind outside and convection effects

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 arising from temperature or vapour pressure differences (or both) between
inside and outside of the building.
b. Positive Ventilation - the supply of outside air by means of a mechanical
device, such as a fan.
c. Mechanical Ventilation - Supply of outside air either by positive ventilation
or by infiltration by reduction of pressure inside due to exhaust of air, or
by a combination of positive ventilation and exhaust of air.
(129) Water Closet (W.C)- A water flushed plumbing fixture designed to receive human
excrement directly from the user of the fixture and the room or compartment in
which the fixture is placed.

(130) Window Not / including bathroom an opening to the outside other than a door,
which provides all or part of the required natural light or ventilation or both to an
interior space and not used as a means of egress/ingress.

(131) Verandah - A covered area with at least one side open to the outside with the
exception of 1.2 m high parapet to be provided on the open side. It can be a covered
one by grill or jolly works, without reducing natural lighting and ventilation.

(132) Other terms used in these rules unless the context otherwise requires shall have
the meaning as defined in the Tamil Nadu Town & Country Planning Act, 1971,
Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920 in the cases of Municipalities and
Town Panchayats, the connected Municipal Corporation Act in the cases of
Municipal Corporation concerned and the Village Panchayat Act in the cases of
Village Panchayats, as amended from time to time.

3. Applicability of this Rule:

(1) Except hereinafter or otherwise provided, these Rules shall apply to all development and
construction including:

(i) All developments, redevelopments, erection or re-erection, design,

construction or reconstruction and additions and alterations to a building.
(ii) Part Construction: Where the whole or part of a building is demolished or
altered or reconstructed, except where otherwise specifically stipulated,
these Rules shall apply only to the extent of the work involved,
(iii) Change of use / Occupancy: Where use of a building is changed, except
where otherwise specifically stipulated, these Building Rules shall apply to
all parts of the building affected by the change.
(iv) Reconstruction: The reconstruction in whole or part of a building which has
ceased to exist due to fire, natural collapse or demolition having been
declared unsafe, or which is likely to be demolished by or under an order of
the Authority as the case may be and for which the necessary certificate has
been given by the Authority shall be allowed subject to these Rules.
(2) Nothing in these Rules shall require the removal, alteration or abandonment, nor
prevent continuance of the lawfully established use or occupancy of any existing
approved building.

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4. Written Permission for development

(1) Subject to section 47 and Section 58 of the Tamil Nadu Town & Country
Planning Act 1971 no person shall carry out any development / construction of
building or structure, subdivision, layout, reconstitution or amalgamation of
land or change of use of land or building without the written permission of the
Competent Authority.

Explanation: Such written permission shall include an electronic version issued

with the digital signature of the Competent Authority.

(2) Any site approval or Permission for any development/ construction under these
rules shall not absolve the applicant of his responsibilities to get clearance or
permission under other Acts and Rules.

(5) Competent Authority

(1) The Competent Authority for issue of Planning Permission in Chennai Metropolitan
Area means, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority or a Local Authority
concerned to whom the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has delegated
the powers for issue of Planning Permission.
(2)The Competent Authority for issue of Planning Permission in the rest of the State
means, the Appropriate Planning Authority except those single Local Authorities
which have been declared as Planning Authorities themselves or the Director to
whom the power to issue concurrence is vested with in respect of Non- Plan Areas or
the concerned Regional Deputy/Assistant Director of Town & Country Planning or
the Local Authority or the Officer to whom the power to issue such concurrence or
any order in relation to the permission for the development in respect of Non-Plan
areas, is delegated by the Director or the Officer to whom the power is vested with to
carry out certain activities like receive application and to issue permission as
prescribed in various provisions of these Rules.
(3)The Competent Authority for issue of Building Permit means the Executive Authority
of Local Body or Agency or Person to whom the powers to implement these rules
have been delegated by the Executive Authority. Provided that in the case of Village
Panchayat, the Competent Authority for upto four dwelling units and 4000 sq. ft. of
residential building shall be Village Panchayat President and the for all other
developments, Block Development Officer shall be the Competent Authority.

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 PART – II

Manner of Obtaining Permission:

(6) Application for Planning Permission and Building Permit

(1) For the purpose of obtaining Planning Permission / Building Permit, the applicant who
should be the owner of the land or leaseholder or power of attorney holder who has
right over the land to develop, shall submit an application on-line in the prescribed
Form stipulated in Rule 6(5) of these rules to the Competent Authority.
(2) The following operational constructions and installations of Government, whether
temporary or permanent, which are essential for the operation, maintenance,
development or execution of any of the following services are exempted from applying
under these Rules.
i. Railways;
ii. National Highways;
iii. National Waterways;
iv. Major ports;
v. Airways and Aerodromes;
vi. Posts & Telegraphs, Telephone, Wireless, Broadcasting and other like forms of
communications;
vii. Regional grid for Electricity; and
viii. Defence

(3) The departments/agencies specified in Sub Rule (2), which are exempted from seeking
approval, shall send in advance to the Competent Authority the details of the
development they intend to carry out for information and records of the Competent
Authority andLocal body.
(4) When any department of the state government or the central government other than
those specified in Sub Rule (2), intends to carry out development of any land or
building, the officer in charge of the same shall apply in writing in the Form with
necessary documents and plan to the Competent Authority of the local body and obtain
clearance for the intended development complying with these rules.
(5) Government departments are exempted from the payment of scrutiny fee or any other
fee/charge.
(6) The plan submitted under Sub Rule (4) shall be prepared by a qualified architect /
engineer and structural aspects of the design shall be certified by a qualified structural
engineer.
(7) An application in Form -‘A’ accompanied by evidence of ownership, plans,
specifications, etc., mentioned therein shall be submitted to the Competent Authority

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 in case of subdivision / layout or reconstitution or amalgamation of land for building
purposes. (copy of Form A given in Annexure I)
(8) An application in Form -‘B’ accompanied by evidence of ownership, detailed plans,
specifications, site plan, and topo plan showing existing developments to a radius of
100 metres drawn to a scale of 1:500 and such other details as may be prescribed from
time to time shall be submitted to the Competent Authority, in the case of development
of land and buildings, change of land and building use and in the case of site approval.
(copy of Form B along with checklist of particulars furnished in Annexure II).
(9) An undertaking in the prescribed format as furnished in Annexure II by the registered
professionals to the Competent Authority in the case of developments such as Non High
Rise Buildings and High Rise Buildings and other developments as may be decided by
the Competent Authority. (copy of the undertaking furnished in Annexure III).
(10) The Competent Authority may seek any additional particulars as deemed fit for
processing the application.

(7) Scrutiny fees

(1) Scrutiny Fee means a fee for scrutinizing the applications, collected from the applicant
along with the plan or revised plan or modified plan submitted by the applicant.
(2) Every application for planning permission shall be accompanied by a scrutiny fee as
calculated in the following manner:
(i) (a) Plans submitted along with planning permission applications per sq.m. of floor
area of the building Rs.2.00
(b) Ist revised plan per sq.m. of floor area of the building Rs.1.00
(c) 2nd revised plan per sq.m. of floor area of the building Rs.0.40
(d) 3rd revised plan per sq.m. of floor area of the building Rs.0.20
(e) Subsequent revised plans Nil
(ii) Layouts/subdivisions, reconstitutions per sq.m. of land area Rs. 0.75
(iii) Re-classifications (lump sum) Rs.30,000 (for CMA)
Rs.20,000 (for other areas)

(3) In case of layouts or subdivisions or site approval applications, the rates of scrutiny fee
shall be prescribed and notified by the Government from time to time subject to the
maximum rate of Rs. 5 per sq.m. and minimum rate of Rs.1 per sq.m. of the site area
(excluding sub-divisions for EWS plots not exceeding 40 sq.m. each).

(4) The Executive Authority of the Local Body may, for scrutinising the applications for
Building Permit shall collect scrutiny fee from the applicants, along with the plan or
revised plan or modified plan submitted by the applicant, at the rates as may be
prescribed and notified by the Government from time to time subject to the maximum
rate of Rs.10 per sq.m. and minimum rate of Rs. 2 per sq.m. of floor area of building

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 (excluding buildings for EWS housing with dwelling units not exceeding 30 sq.m. in
floor area each).

(5) In the case of reclassification the cost of publication of reclassification in Newspapers

and Govt. gazette. (if the actual cost exceeds the said amount, the excess amount is
also payable by the applicant)

(6) Any other charges as levied by the Competent Authority from time to time.

(8) Plan Requirements

(1) The applications for planning permit / Building permit shall be accompanied by the key
plan, topo plan, site plan, building plan, services plans etc.(coloured as specified in the
National Building Code), specifications, Structural designs and drawings along with the
Structural Design Basis Report and Report of Soil Test / Geo-technical Investigation
Report for developments specified in the rules, structural sufficiency certificate,
certificate of under taking by the Registered Professionals and certificate of supervision
etc as prescribed below:-

i) Key plan - drawn to a scale of not less than 1 in 10,000 showing the details of the
boundary, location of the site with respect to neighbourhood landmarks, and existing
network of roads/streets; the minimum dimension of the key plan shall be not less
than 10 cm.

ii) Topo Plan - drawn to a scale of not less than 1 in 5000 showing the details of the
following, which lie within a radius of 500 m:

a. the boundary location of the site with respect to neighbourhood land marks,
b. existing network of roads/streets with details of its widths,

c. proximity to stone quarries, stone crushers, water bodies /Airport/Aerodrome, Air

Force Station, cremation or burial grounds, railway tracks, and reserved forests
indicating its distance from the site clearly.

d. Such other particulars as may be prescribed by the Competent Authority.

iii) Site plan - shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1 in 500 for a site upto one
hectare, and not less than 1 in 1000 for a site more than one hectare and shall show
a. The boundaries of the site
b. The position of the site in relation to neighbouring street;
c. The extent and dimensions of the site affected by any street alignment or road
widening or proposed new road or missing link as per the approved Master Plan/
DDP or as notified by the Local body;
d. The name of the streets in which the building is proposed to be situated, if any;
e. All existing buildings standing on, over or under the site including service lines;

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 f. The position of the building and of all other buildings (if any) which the applicant
intends to erect upon his site in relation to
(1) The boundaries of the site and in case where the site has been partitioned, the
boundaries of the portion owned by the applicant and also of the portions
owned by others.
(2) All adjacent street, buildings (with no. of storeyed and height) and premises
within a distance of 15m of the site and of the contiguous land (if any) referred
to in (a) ; and
(3) If there is no street within a distance of 15m of the site, the nearest existing
street.
g. If the site is an unauthorised subdivision, then the details of the residuary
plots/subdivisions including the details of the buildings / structures there on
h. The means of access from the street to the building, and to all other buildings, (if
any) which the applicant intends to erect upon the site.
i. Space to be left about the building to secure a free circulation of air, admission of
light and access during emergency;
j. Vehicle parking arrangements;
k. The width of the street (if any) in front and of the street (if any) at the side or near
the building;
l. The direction of north point relative to the plan of the buildings
m. Any physical features, such as wells, drains, etc.
n. Alignments of the LT/HT electric over head power lines or such underground cables
if it lie within the site or within a distance of 10 m. from the site, and the spatial
location from the same to the building existing/proposed; and
o. Rain water harvesting provisions within the plot
p. Provisions for water supply and sewage disposal system wherever required by the
Competent Authority
q. Such other particulars as may be prescribed by the Local body.

iv) Building plan with details of section, elevation etc. drawn to a scale of 1:100; the plans
and details shall
a. Include floor plans of all floors together with the covered area clearly indicating the
size and spacing of all framing members and sizes of rooms and the position of stair
cases, ramps and lift wells
b. Show the use or occupancy of all parts of the buildings
c. Show exact location of essential services (for example WC, bath and the like)
d. Plans, elevations & sections of Private Water Supply and disposal system.
e. Include at least one elevation from the front showing the height of the building and
rooms and also the height of parapet
f. Include at least one section through the stair case

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 g. Show all structures existing /proposed to be constructed within the site;
h. Include the structural arrangements with appropriate sections showing type/
arrangement of footings, foundations, basement walls; structural load bearing walls,
columns and beams, and shear walls and arrangement/spacing of framing
members, floor slabs and roof slabs with the material used for the same including
Detailed structural drawing showing reinforcement details .
i. Show all street elevations
j. Give dimensions of the projected portions beyond the permissible building line.
k. Include terrace plan indicating the drainage and the slope of the roofs;
l. Vehicle parking arrangements within buildings, and
m. Give indications of the north point relative to the plan.
Note: The requirement of 1:100 is permitted to be flexible for specific details needed for
further illustration; and also for drawings for these in electronic form.

(2) In case of subdivision/layout or reconstitution or amalgamation of land for building

purposes, the application shall be accompanied by the subdivision/layout/
reconstitution or amalgamation plan which shall be drawn to a scale of not less than
1:500 containing the following:

a. Scale used and north point;

b. The location of all the proposed and existing roads within the land including details
of the extent and dimensions of the site affected by any street alignment or road
widening or proposed new road or missing link as per the approved Master Plan/
DDP or as notified by the Local body;
c. Alignments of the LT/HT electric over head power lines or such underground cables
if it lie within the site or within a distance of 10 m. from the site,
d. Dimension of plot along with building lines showing the setbacks with dimensions
within each plot.
e. The location of existing drains, sewers, public facilities and services and electrical
lines etc.
f. A statement indicating the total area of the site, area utilised under roads, parks and
playground, shops and other commercial spaces, schools, public purpose sites etc.
along with the percentage.
g. In case of plots which are subdivided with built up area, in addition to the above, the
details on the means of access to the subdivisions from existing streets; and
h. If the site is an unauthorised subdivision, then the details of the residuary plots/
subdivisions including the details of the buildings/structures thereon.
i. Such other particulars as may be prescribed by the Executive Authority of the Local
body.

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(3) For all High Rise buildings in addition to items specified in Rule 8(1)(1) to (iv), the
following additional information shall be furnished / indicated in the building plan:
a. Access to fire appliances / vehicles with details of vehicular turning circles and clear
motorable access way around the building.
b. Size (width) of main and alternative stair cases along with balcony approach,
corridor, ventilated lobby approach
c. Location and details of lift enclosures
d. Location and size of fire lift
e. Smoke stop lobby, door, where provided
f. Refuse chutes, refuse chamber, service duct etc.
g. Refuge area if any
h. Details of building services – air conditioning system with position of fire dampers
and mechanical ventilation system, electrical services, boilers, gas pipes etc.
i. Details of exits including provision of ramps etc., for hospital and special risks.
j. Location of generator, transformer and switch gear rooms
k. Smoke exhauster system, if any
l. Details of fire alarm system net work
m. Location of centralised control connecting all fire alarm systems, built-in fire
protection arrangements and public address system etc.
n. Location and dimensions of static water storage tank and pump room along with fire
service inlets for mobile pump and water storage and tank.
o. Location and details of fixed fire protection installation, such as sprinklers wet
risers, hose-reels, drenchers, etc. and
p. Location and details of first aid fire fighting equipments / installations.

(4) In case of Industrial Developments, the following additional information shall be

furnished / indicated in the building plan:-

a. Details of the machines (for manufacturing / production) involved (both existing and
proposed).

b. Details of the no. of workers (both existing and proposed)

c. Detailed report on the raw materials used, process and machineries involved,
effluent discharge methods proposed, product manufactured, power required (i.e.
LT/HT), action taken to alleviate / minimize its negative impact, if any, or the
environment, etc.

(5) Apart from the owner, the professionals to be involved, for different types of
developments, in the preparation of plans and designs, supervision, quality control and
ensuring completion as per the approved plan, shall be as prescribed below:
a. Non High Rise buildings with height upto 9.0m. Registered Architect (RA) or
Registered Engineer (RE)

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 b. Non High Rise buildings with height more than 9.0m. upto 17.25m. Industrial
Developments and Institutional Developments (other than High Rise Buildings)
Registered Developer (RD),

Registered Architect (RA) or Registered Engineer (RE),

Registered Structural Engineer (RSE), and
Registered Construction Engineer (RCE),
Registered Geotechnical Engineer

c. High Rise Buildings

Registered Developer (RD),
Registered Architect (RA) or Registered Engineer (RE),
Registered Structural Engineer (RSE),
Registered Geo-Technical Engineer (RGE),
Registered Construction Engineer (RCE), and
Registered Quality Auditor (RQA)
b. Sub divisions
Registered Architect (RA) or Registered Engineer (RE) or
Registered Town Planner (RTP)

e. Layout Developments
Registered Developers (RD), and
Registered Architect (RA) or Registered Engineer (RE) or
Registered Town Planner (RTP)

(9) Inspection

(1) General Requirements

a) The buildings intended to be constructed and developments to be made shall be in

conformity with the site requirements specified in these rules. Generally all
development works for which permission is required shall be subject to inspection
by the Competent Authority or an official nominated by the Competent Authority, as
deemed fit, before issue of permission and also during construction.
b) However, the Competent Authority may cause inspection for such developments
where its risk assessment deems it fit for inspection. In all cases inspection shall be
carried out by professionals to be empanelled by the Competent Authorities. The
qualifications and other conditions for empanelment of professionals for carrying out
inspection shall be prescribed by the Government from time to time.
c) A single joint site inspection shall be carried out by all the concerned Authorities for
issue of Planning Permit/Building Permit/Completion certificate)
d) The applicant shall permit authorized officers of the competent authority to enter
the site at any reasonable time for inspection for the purpose of enforcing these
rules.
e) The applicant shall keep a copy of the approved plan at the premises where the
development is permitted to be carried out.

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 f) The applicant shall keep a board at the site of development mentioning its address
(the survey No, Block No, Village Name, Door Number, Street Name, Locality, etc.),
name of owner and name of Registered Architect/Engineer on record , Registered
Developer on record, Registered Structural Engineer on record, Registered
Construction Engineer on record , and the details of the building permit.

g) Before commencement of the building work at site for which building permission
has been granted, the owner shall within the validity period of Building Permission
give notice to the Authority, of his intention to start the work at the building site in
the Form No.2 given in Annexure XIV.

(2) During Progress of Construction

a) Minimum Stages for recording progress, checking and issuing continuance certificate
(except for non High Rise Buildings upto 9m. in height)

i) Plinth,
ii) First Storey
iii) Middle storey incase of High Rise Buildings, and
iv) Last storey.
b) At each of the above stages, the owner / developer through the Registered
Architect/Registered Engineer shall submit to the designated officer of the
Competent Authority a progress certificate in the given formats (Form Nos.3,4,5 & 6
in Annexure XIV) and the structural Inspection Report (Form No.11 in Annexure
XIV). This progress certificate shall be signed also by the Registered
Architect/Registered Engineer on record, Construction Engineer on record and
structural engineer on record. The Structural Inspection Report shall be signed by
the Registered Structural Engineer on record.

c) On receipt of the progress certificate from the owner /registered developer, through
the Registered Architect/Registered Engineer it shall be the duty of the competent
authority, to check any deviation from the approved plan and convey decision
within 7 working days to the owner /developer for compliance.

(3) Completion Report

a) It shall be incumbent on every applicant whose plans have been approved, to

submit a completion report in Form No. 7 through the Registered
Architect/Registered Engineer
b) It shall also be incumbent on every professional who is engaged under these rules
to design, supervise the erection, or re-erection of the building, to submit the
completion report in Form Nos. 8,9 & 10 prescribed under these rules.
c) No completion report shall be accepted unless completion plan is approved by the
Competent Authority.
d) The final inspection of the work shall be made by the concerned Competent
Authority within 21 days from the date of receipt of notice of completion report.

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(10) Sanction

(1) The Competent Authority may subscribe such procedure from time to time exempting
site inspection for certain categories of development. Such applications for permission
shall be accompanied by self certification of the required documents and an
undertaking in the prescribed format to be furnished by the Competent Authority.

(2) If the Plan and information furnished by the applicant do not provide all the particulars
necessary to process the application satisfactorily, the Competent Authority may within
15 days from the date of receipt of Plans/Applications require the production of such
further particulars and details as it deems necessary.

(3) If the plan and the information furnished by the Applicant are found to satisfy the
requirements of these rules,

i. The written permission shall be issued by the Competent Authority within 45 days
after the receipt of the plan and all other requirements.

ii. While granting permission, the Competent Authority may impose such restrictions
and conditions, which may be necessary under these rules.

(4) In case, the concerned Competent Authorities fail to issue written permission within
prescribed time limit then the application for planning permission / building permit
shall be deemed to be approved.
(5) In cases where the application for construction of the building is not in accordance
with the of the Act or these rules, or where the applicant fails to furnish the
additional particulars called for, the Competent Authority may reject the application
or refuse permission for reasons to be recorded in writing, and furnish a copy of the
same to the applicant.
(6) No building permission, is necessary for the following alterations, which do not
otherwise violate any provisions regarding general building requirements, structural
stability and fire safety requirements of this Rule;

a) Plastering and patch repairs;

b) Re-roofing or renewals of roof including roof of intermediate floors at the same
height;
c) Flooring and re-flooring;
d) Opening and closing of windows, ventilators and doors not opening towards other's
properties and / or public road/property;
e) Replacing fallen bricks/stones
f) Construction or re-construction of sunshade not more than 75cms. in width within
one's land and not overhanging over a public street;
g) Construction or re-construction of parapet not more than 1.2 m. in height
and also construction or re-construction of boundary wall not exceeding 2m
h) White-washing, painting, etc. including erection of false ceiling in any floor
at the permissible clear height provided the false ceiling in no way can be put to
use as a loft etc;

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(7) A copy of the approved site plan and building plans shall be kept at the site at all
times when building operations are in progress and such plans shall be made
available at all reasonable times for the inspection Competent Authority.

(8) The details of the development for which planning permission issued, date of expiry of
permit etc. shall be displayed in the format prescribed by the Competent Authority on
a board of size of atleast 60cm. x 120 cm.

(9) Nothing shall prohibit the filing of amendments to an application or plan or other
record accompanying the same at any time before the completion of the work for
which a permit was granted. However, construction in deviation to the approved plan
shall not be preceded till the revised plan is approved. Further, this provision shall
not entitle any person to make any deviation in contravention of the Act and these
rules.

(10) a) Approval of drawings and acceptance of any statement, documents, structural

report, structural drawings, progress certificate or building completion certificate
shall not discharge the Registered Engineer on Record, the Registered Architect on
Record, Registered Construction Engineer on Record, Registered Structural
Engineer on Record, Registered Developer and Owner from the responsibilities
imposed under the Act, Building Rules and the laws of tort and local Acts.

b) The landowner (or lessee or power of attorney holder) or developer who makes the
development, the Registered Architect /Engineer on Record, and the Registered
Construction Engineer on Record, shall be jointly and severally held responsible if
any unauthorized construction, addition and alternation are done without prior
permission of the Competent Authority.

(11) Limitations of Permission:

(1) The permission granted by the Competent Authority shall not mean
responsibility or clearance of the following aspects:

(a) Title or ownership of the site or building.

(b) Easement Rights.
(c) Structural Reports, Structural Drawings and structural aspects. The Registered
Architect/Structural Engineer on record as the case may be, shall be responsible
for defects in the design.
(d) Workmanship, soundness of structure and materials used.
(e) Quality of building services and amenities in the construction of building
(f) Other requirements or licenses or clearances required for the site/premises or
activity under various other laws.

(12) Demolition of buildings:

a) If any person intends to demolish a building either in whole or in part, he shall

submit an application to the Executive Authority of Local Body or Agency or

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 Person to whom this power has been delegated by the Executive Authority for
permission to execute the work, along with a demolition deed executed by him.
b) The Executive Authority of Local Body or Agency or Person to whom this power
has been delegated by the Executive Authority shall grant permission to execute
the work subject to such condition as he may deem necessary for ensuring the
health, safety of the people living within or near the building.
c) The Executive Authority of Local Body or Agency or Person to whom this power
has been delegated by the Executive Authority shall collect a demolition charges
at the rate not less than Rs.50 per sq.m. and that he will abide by the rules and
other conditions if any, stipulated for demolition of such buildings.

(13) Cancellation of Permit

The Planning / Building Permit if secured by any person by any misrepresentation

or by production of false documents, such Planning / Building Permit will be
cancelled after issuing a show cause notice.

(14) Renewal of Permit

(1) Planning / Building Permit granted under these rules shall be valid for five years
from the date of issue and the construction shall be completed within the same.
However the Competent Authority may on application made before the expiry date,
extend the Planning a/Building permit period as the case may be only once for
another 3 years.

(2) For such Permit Renewals, fees at the rates as may be prescribed by the Competent
Authority shall be paid by the applicant.

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 PART III

Confirmity of Developments

(15) The Developments to be in conformity with these regulations

(1) No developments shall be in contravention of these Regulations.
(2) No land, premises or building shall be developed, constructed, altered,
reconstructed, subdivided, amalgamated, reconstituted, laid-out, changed or put to
use which is not in conformity with the provisions of these regulations.
(3) In the case of an area comprised in a Detailed Development Plan approved under the
Act, the Developments therein shall be in conformity with that Detailed Development
Plan. Provided that where for a road, street alignment is not prescribed in Detailed
Development Plan, but it is prescribed in the Master Plan, then street alignment in
Master Plan shall apply. Provided further that in cases where an area is declared as
Continuous Building Area either in Master Plan or in Detailed Development Plan,
the area shall be taken as Continuous Building Area and developments therein shall
be regulated accordingly; however, Continuous Building Area parameters shall not
apply to plots in approved layout areas unless specifically earmarked for continuous
building developments.
(4) All detailed Town Planning Schemes sanctioned under the Town Planning Act 1920
(Tamil Nadu Act-7 of 1920) shall stand superseded by the Master Plan/Detailed
Development Plan approved for that area. All developments therein shall be
regulated with reference to the Land Use classification indicated in the Master
Plan/Detailed Development Plan for that area and development regulations.

(16) Designation of use in Master Plan or Detailed Development Plan

(1) Where use of a site or premises is specifically designated (not broad land use
zoning) in the Detailed Development Plan/Master Plan, it shall be used only for the
specific purpose so designated, unless the land use of the site is varied as provided
in the Act.
(2) Where the use of the site or premises is not specifically designated in the Detailed
Development Plan/Master Plan, it shall be used for the uses/activities permissible
in the land use zone in which the site or premises falls as per the Detailed
Development Plan / Master Plan.
Provided further that a non-conforming use (i.e. an use which under these
regulations becomes not permissible at the site) shall not be extended or enlarged.
Explanation:
Improvements to building or machinery intended to make the operations more
economical, cleaner, less noisy and to provide amenities to workers which do not add

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to the manufacturing capacity as may be specially approved by the Authority shall not
be deemed to be extension or enlargement.
Provided also that it will be open to the Authority to order at any time the
discontinuance or continuance subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be
imposed by on an existing use, which is non-conforming.

(3) Where for an area both Master Plan and Detailed Development Plan were / are
sanctioned, the designated use shall be as shown in the latest development Plan.
(4) Where for an area, a Detailed Development Plan has been prepared and the
consent of the Government has been given under Section-26 of the Act, the
provisions of that Detailed Development Plan shall apply.
(5) Where for an area, a detailed lay-out plan for land development has been prepared
and approved by the Authority or such other Executive Authority of Local Body or
Agency or person to whom/which the power has been delegated by the Authority,
the land use shown on such Lay-out Plan shall be applicable and the developments
in the area shall be regulated according to these regulations.
Provided that if the layout plan was approved prior to 5.8.1975 in case of CMA and
prior to the date on which the publication of notification of Master Plan in the
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette for rest of the State, the higher order land use
zoning of Master Plan/Detailed Development Plan shall be applicable for the plot.

Provided further that if land use is varied under section 32 sub-section (4 )of the
Act, subsequent to approval of the Master Plan, Detailed Development Plan or the
layout as the case may be then the reclassified land use is applicable for such
land.
(6)In areas designated for Primary Residential Use in Master Plan/Detailed
Development Plan, (to be read with the sub regulation (5) above), sites abutting
and gaining access from roads of width 12 m. and above, but less than 18 m. are
deemed to have been zoned for mixed residential use zone.

(7)In areas designated for Primary Residential and / or Mixed Residential Use zone in
the Master Plan/Detailed Development Plan. (to be read with the sub regulation 5
above), sites abutting and gaining access from roads of width 18 m. and above are
deemed to have been zoned for Commercial use zone.

(8) All areas set apart for Housing of Economically Weaker Section in the sanctioned
Schemes by Tamil Nadu Housing Board and areas declared as Slums by Tamil
Nadu Slum Clearance Board, slums improved by Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance
Board under Slum Improvement Scheme projects and also the EWS plots in the
approved layouts are deemed to have been declared as ‘EWS’ areas.
(9) When a site falls in different land use zones, then developments in that site shall
be made with reference to its conformity in each of the land use zones the site
comprises.

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 (10) Where more than one activity is existing or proposed in a building / a site, the
space regulations that govern the development shall be based on the dominant
activity in that building / site decided on the basis of the percentage of floor area
used;
(11) Where more than one type of development (such as Multi Storeyed Building,
Group Development etc.) is existing or proposed in a site,
(a) the set back shall be regulated with reference to the individual type of
development,
(b) the site extent, height of building, abutting road width shall be regulated with
reference to the highest order of development existing or proposed, and
(c) the Floor Space Index, coverage etc. shall be regulated with reference to the
dominant type of development (on the basis of floor area) within the site.
(17) Correlation of land use zones in Master Plan, Detailed Development Plan and
Development Regulations:

Sl. Use classification in Use classification in Use classification in

No. Master Plan Detailed Development Regulations
Development Plan
01. Primary Residential Use Primary Residential
Residential/Residential
use
02. Mixed Residential use Mixed Residential / Residential
Residential use
03. Commercial use Commercial use Commercial use
04. Light Industrial use Industrial use Industrial use
05. General Industrial/ Industrial use Industrial use
Controlled Industrial use
06. Special and Hazardous Special and Hazardous Special and Hazardous
Industrial Use Industrial use Industrial use
07. Institutional /Educational Institutional / Institutional
use/Public/Semi-public Public purpose
08. Open space and Open space and Open space recreational (in
recreational use recreational/park Chennai Metropolitan Area)
Public use zone (in other
areas of the State)
09. Non-urban Non-urban Non – urban only in Chennai
Metropolitan Area
10. Agricultural use Agricultural use Agricultural use
11. -- -- Urbanisable use (only in
Chennai Metropolitan Area)

(18) Proposed width of roads -

(1) Proposed right of way for all major roads together with setback lines for them shall
be in accordance with the approved master plan/DDP in that area.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Master Plan / Detailed Development
Plan or in these Rules, with the prior approval of the Council, the Executive
Authorities of the local bodies may under the Act provisions prescribe street

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 alignments (with proposed road widths) higher than those given in the Master Plan
/ Detailed Development Plan or any other statutory plan and implement the same.

(19) Development prohibited/restricted areas:

The regulations for Development prohibited / restricted areas are furnished in

Annexure XVII. The Government may notify modifications to these regulations from time to
time and such modifications shall prevail.

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 PART IV

Completion Certificate – (CC)

(20) Application for Completion Certificate

(1) For all buildings, the Applicant/Owner/Power of Attorney Holder/Registered Developer

and any other Person who is acquiring interest shall obtain Completion Certificate,
certifying that the building has been completed as per the approved plan, from the
Competent Authority that has issued Planning Permit before getting service
connections such as electric power connection, water supply sewerage connection.
These service connections shall be given by the service provider to these buildings only
after the production of the Completion Certificate.

2) The owner or developer shall submit an application to the Competent Authority in the
first stage after completion of work upto plinth level requesting for issue of order for
continuance of work.

(3) The owner or developer through the registered professional shall submit to the
designated officer of the Competent Authority a progress certificate in the given format
at the stage of first storey level, middle storey in case of multi storeyed buildings and
last storey along with structural inspection report as provided for under section 7(2) of
these rules.

(4) On receipt of the progress certificate from the owner / registered developer through the
registered professional, the Competent Authority shall check for any deviation from the
approved plan and convey decision within 7 working days to the owner / developer for
compliance.

(5) If the order of continuance is not issued within 15 days of receipt of the respective
application, it will be taken as deemed to be issued and the owner / developer may
proceed with the construction without any deviation to the approved plan.

(6) The owner / Power of Attorney holder / registered developer / any other person who
has acquired interest shall submit application in complete shape for issue of
completion certificate after completion of the entire construction and the report on
completion of construction in full shape without requiring any other civil works.

(7) The Competent Authority may on its own or through a subordinate official or a
qualified professional inspect or come to be inspected the work atleast the two stages of
construction viz, plinth level and completion of construction and such inspection shall
include confirmation that (a) the work was executed and the building was completed
as per the approved plan and prevailing Development Regulations (DR) as stated in
these rules along with the norms prescribed for issuing the completion certificate (b) it

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 shall be obligatory on the part of the applicant to confirm that certificate of Lift
Inspector has been obtained regarding satisfactory erection of lift. (c) it shall also be
obligatory on the part of the applicant to confirm the certificate to the Directorate of
Fire & Rescue Services for completion of fire safety requirements as applicable for the
type of building has also been obtained.

(8) If any project consists of more than one detached or semi detached building /
buildings in a building unit and any building / buildings thereof is completed as per
approved plan (such as parking, internal roads, height of the building, infrastructure
facilities, lift and fire safety measures), the Competent Authority may issue completion
certificate for such detached or semi detached building / buildings in a building unit.

(9) The completion certificate shall not be issued unless the information is supplied by the
owner, developer, the registered professionals concerned in the schedule as prescribed
by the Competent Authority from time to time.

(10) The Competent Authority shall within 30 days from the date of receipt of application
for completion report inform, communicate its decision after necessary inspection
about grant of completion certificate.

(11) Connection to the Municipal sewer / water mains:

a) Temporary connection for water, electricity or sewer, permitted for the purpose of
facilitating the construction, shall not be allowed to continue in the premises after
completion of the building construction.
b) No connection to the Municipal water mains or to the Municipal sewer line with a
building shall be made without the prior permission of the Authority and without
obtaining occupancy / completion certificate.
c) In case the use is changed or unauthorised construction is made, the Authority is
authorised to discontinue such services or cause discontinuance of such service.

(21) Illegal Occupation of Building

(1) Notwithstanding the provision of any other law to contrary, Executive Authority may
by written notice, order any building or any portion thereof to be vacated forthwith
or within the time specified in such notice:-

a) if such building or portion thereof has been unlawfully occupied in

contravention of these Rules
b) if a notice has been issued in respect of such building or part thereof requiring
the alteration of restriction of any works specified in such notice have not been
commenced or completed.
c) if the building or part thereof is in a ruinous or dangerous condition, which are
likely to fall and cause damage to any person occupying, resorting to or
passing by such building / structures or any other structure or place in the
neighbourhood thereof.
(2) The reasons for requiring such building or portion thereof to be vacated should be
clearly specified in every such notice.

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 (3) The affixing of such written notice or any part of such premises shall be deemed to
be a sufficient intimation to the occupiers of such building or portion thereof.

(4) On issue of such notice, every person in occupation of the building or portion
thereof to which the notice relates shall vacate the building or portion as directed in
the notice and no person shall so long as the notice is withdrawn, enter the building
or portion thereof, except for the purpose of carrying out any work of reinstatement
which he may lawfully permitted to carry out.

(5) The Competent Authority may direct that any person who acts in contravention of
above provision or who obstructs him in any action taken under these regulations
shall be removed from such building or part thereof by any police officer, and may
also use such force as is reasonably necessary to effect entry in the said premises.
(6) The cost of any measures taken under this provision shall be recovered from the
owners/ occupants.

(22) Illegal Developments: If any construction or development is carried out illegally or in

deviation to the plan approved, the competent authority may take action against the
constructions / developments as provided in the Act and in these rules.

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 PART V

Registration of Professionals

23). Registration of Architects (RA), Engineers (RE), Structural Engineers (SE),

Construction Engineers (CE), Quality Auditors (QA), Town Planners (TP) and
Developers (D), and their Duties and Responsibilities

(1) Registration:
a. The Competent Authority shall register Architects (RA), Engineers (RE), Structural
Engineers (RSE), Construction Engineers (RCE), Quality Auditors (RQA), Town
Planners (RTP) and Developers (RD). Application for registration shall be submitted by
these professionals to the competent authority/BDO in case of Village Panchayat,

b. On receipt of such application, and after satisfying the educational qualifications and
experience in the field, and the certificate of the screening committee to be constituted
by the Chennai Corporation, CMA, DTP,DRD as the case may be, the competent
authority may register on payment of registration fee of five thousand rupees and
subject to such other conditions as he may thinks fit.

c. Registration shall be valid for a period of five years and shall be renewable.

d. The Competent Authority shall cause to maintain a register of licensed professionals

stated above. The list of names shall be updated every year and the updated list shall
be placed before the council every year for information.

e. Where any registered professional makes any misrepresentation or commits any fraud
in certifying the plan and other documents submitted under these rules, the
Competent Authority may suspend or cancel the registration of such professional
done under these rules and notify the same in their official website.

Provided that no registration shall be cancelled unless the person concerned is given
an opportunity to make a representation in writing.

f) On cancellation of such registration by the Competent Authority under sub-rule (e)

above, the name of such registered professional shall be deleted from the register
maintained by him and a report in this regard shall also be placed before the council
for information.

g) The registration, qualification and duties of professionals shall confirm to the rules
given in the Annexure XIII.

(2) Duties and Responsibilities - General duties and responsibilities applicable to all

(i) They shall study and be conversant with the provisions of the Local Acts, Rules and
Regulations and standing orders approved by the Competent Authority.

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(ii) They shall inform the Competent Authority of their employment /assignment/
resignation for any work within 7 days of such employment / assignment /
resignation.

(iii) They shall prepare and submit all plans, documents and other details they are
required to do so in a neat, clean and legible manner and the papers properly
arranged.

(iv) They shall submit plans documents and details without any scratches or
corrections. Site conditions shall be correctly shown.

(v) They shall personally comply with all queries / requisitions received from the
Competent Authority in connection with the work under their charge promptly,
expeditiously and fully at one time. When they do not agree or cannot comply with
the requisition / query, they shall state their objection in writing within the time as
may be stipulated so that, the Competent Authority can decides on its merit in the
matter.

(vi) Any corrections or changes made in the plan or additional documents and details by
the professionals to the Competent Authority shall be in consultation with the
owners / developer and shall be with their acceptance / agreement.

(vii) They shall clearly indicate on every plan, document / forms in which they sign the
details of their designation such as Registered Architect. Registered Engineer,
Registered Structural Engineer etc., with registration number and their, full name
and address below the signature for identification.

(viii) They shall not accept the employment for preparation and submission of plans,
documents and supervision of any work if the same is intended or being proposed to
be executed or already executed in contravention of provisions of the Act or the
Rules including these rules.

(ix) The registered person shall provide the information and undertaking for the work
undertaken by him in the forms prescribed by the Competent Authority.

(x) The Owner / Developer shall compulsorily appoint a Construction Engineer for over
all constant supervision of construction work on site and such person appointed
shall not be allowed to supervise more than one such site at a time.

(xi) The Registered architect/Registered Engineer and the structural engineer shall be
responsible for adhering to the provisions of the relevant and prevailing Indian
Standard Specifications including the National Building Code. However they will not
be held responsible for the severe damage or collapse that may occur under any
natural force going beyond their design courses provided in the above said
Standards / NBC.

(xii) The Registered Architect/Engineer is solely responsible for obtaining the certificate
required under this rule from the registered professionals.

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 (xiii) In the event of any deviations the Registered Architect/Engineer is the solely
responsible to bring it to the notice of the Competent Authority.

Note: Specific additional Duties and Responsibilities of the professionals and the owner/ developer
are stated in the Annexure XIII.

24) Appointment of Professionals

(1) The Owner/Registered Developer shall appoint Registered Architect (AR), Registered
Engineer (ER), Registered Structural Engineer (SER), Registered Geo Technical
Engineer on record (GER), Registered Construction Engineer (CER), Registered Town
Planner (TPR) and Registered Quality Auditor (QAR) as required. A proper written
agreement(s), in a standard format(s), should be entered upon with such
professional(s) engaged by the owner/developer.

(2) The Owner / Registered Developer shall submit a list of the appointed registered
professionals with the application for Planning Permission/ Building Permit to the
Competent Authorities. (Consent/undertaking from these professionals is needed in
the required format at the time of seeking Planning Permission/ Building Permit or
change in professionals).

(3) The Owner/Registered developer shall not appoint the same professional as Registered
Engineer/Registered Structural Engineer/Registered Construction Engineer as
Quality Auditor.

(25) Change of Owner / Developer / Professionals

(1) If during the construction of the building the Owner / Registered Developer(RD) /
Registered Architect on Record (AR) / Registered Engineer on record (ER) / Registered
Structural Engineer on Record (SER) / Registered Geo Technical Engineer on record
(GER) / Registered Construction Engineer on Record (CER) / Registered Quality
Auditor on Record (QAR) is changed, he shall intimate the Competent Authority by a
registered letter that he was no longer responsible for the project, and the
construction shall have to be suspended until the new Owner / Registered Developer
/ Registered Architect on Record (AR) etc., undertakes the full responsibility for the
project as prescribed in these rules and also in the forms.

(2) A new Owner / Registered Developer (RD) / Registered Architect on Record (AR) /
Registered Engineer on Record (ER) / Registered Structural Engineer on Record (SER)
/ Registered Geo Technical Engineer on record (GER) / Registered Construction
Engineer on Record (CER) and Registered Quality Auditor on Record (QAR) shall
inform the change to the Competent Authority, and before taking responsibility as
stated above, check as to whether the work already executed is in accordance with the

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 Building Permit granted by the Competent Authority. He / She may go ahead with the
remaining works only after obtaining permission with the Competent Authority.

(26) Applicability of other Rules

(1) In the notified Hill Stations

Considering the ecological sensitiveness and need for conservation of the notified
hill stations, the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities (Hill Stations) Building Rules,
1993 have been framed and notified. The provisions of these revised Building Rules
not in consistent with the provisions of the said Hill Stations Building Rules shall
have no effect. However, the remaining provisions in these Building Rules relating to
structural safety, sanitation, etc., are applicable within the notified hill station
areas.

(2)) In Heritage Towns/Cities

Considering the need for conservation of the notified Heritage Towns/Cities, G.O.
have been issued listing the Heritage Towns/Cities and certain rules for regulation
of developments therein. The provisions of these revised Building Rules not in
consistent with the provisions of the said special rules for Heritage Towns/Cities
shall have no effect. However, the remaining provisions in these Building Rules are
applicable within the notified Heritage Towns/Cities.

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 PART VI

Development Regulations

(27) Requirement for site approval

(1) No piece of land shall be used as a site for the construction of a building for any
development, if the Competent Authority considers that:

a) the site is near a water body or a water course and the proposed development is
likely to contaminate the said water body or water course (or)

b) the site is likely to be inundated and satisfactory arrangement for proper drainage
is not possible

c) the site is a filled up tank or low lying or of made up of soil by depositing rubbish
or offensive matters and the proposal is likely to be affected by dampness owing
to the sub-soil water, unless ameliorative measures to the satisfaction of the
Executive Authority are provided (or)

d) the site does not abut any existing public or private street forming part of a
Layout sanctioned under the provisions of the relevant Local Body Act,
conforming to the minimum width prescribed for various uses in these
regulations.

(2) Minimum extent, plot frontage and site dimensions under these regulations shall
not apply to the sites existed as such, and put to use prior to 5.8.1975 in case of
CMA and the date on which the publication of notification of Master Plan in the
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette for rest of the State [i.e. date of coming into force of
these rules] evidenced by registered sale deeds and other documents, provided that
the then existing activities continue in cases of other than residential activities.
Further the said parameters shall not apply to the vacant plot/site for residential
use subdivided and registered prior to the said cutoff date.

(3) Reconstitution Deed: If a development is proposed in more than one plot / site
proposing amalgamation or reconstitution of the individual sites into one site, then

a) Reconstitution Deed in the format and manner prescribed by the Executive

Authority shall be furnished by the applicant, and

b) The proposed building shall fall on the dividing line of the plot / site, such that
the individual plot / site is not recognizable as a separate entity after execution
of the proposed development there on.

ii) Provided that the sub-regulation (b) above shall not apply to amalgamation of a
plot / site to serve as access / passage;

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 iii) Provided further that the above sub-regulations (i) and (ii)shall not apply to
sub-division and layout applications where building proposals are not involved.

(28) Structures in setback spaces

(1) Unless or otherwise specifically provided for elsewhere in these regulations, no

structure shall be constructed within the minimum prescribed set back spaces
except the following:

a) In cases of non High Rise buildings

A. Unsupported sunshade, wardrobes, balconies, and other projections from the

main walls, so long as such structures do not fall within the minimum required
set-back spaces, more than what is prescribed below:

(i) Sun-shades 0.60m

(ii) Non continuous wardrobes or built- in cup boards in the upper 0.60m
floors above ground floor
(iii) Open non-continuous balconies (above ground floor) 1.20m
(iv) Open service verandah to kitchen (above ground floor) 1.20m
(v) Architectural projections above ground floor 1.00m
(vi) Staircase open landing projections (not affecting driveway) 1.00m
(vii) Cantilevered portico so long as it does not fall within 1.5m from the street
alignment or boundary of the site whichever is closer.

For the items (iii) to (vi) above, there shall be a minimum clearance of 0.5m for Non
High Rise Buildings with height upto 9.0m. and 1.50m for Non High Rise Buildings
with height more than 9.0m upto 17.25m. from the property boundary (or street
alignment, whichever closer)

Provided, further that if non- continuous projecting structures stated above in the
setbacks exceed 50% of the side/length of the building, then they shall be taken as
forming part of the main building, and shall not be allowed in the minimum
prescribed setback spaces.

B. Motor room of area not exceeding 2 sq.m. each and height not exceeding 1.8m,
without affecting parking and driveway requirements.

b) In case of Non High Rise Buildings with height upto 9.0m, open single flight or
spiral staircase or open double flight staircase so long as such structure do not fall
within 0.50 m from the side boundary or 1 m. from the rear or front boundary of the
site or street alignment.

c) A compound wall of height not exceeding 2.0m

d) Watchman booth not exceeding 2.5m.x 2.5m. in size at each gate and height not
exceeding 3 m.

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 e) Gate pillars without or with arches with a min. headroom clearance of 5.50m
available atleast to a width of 3.5m.

f) Meter Rooms for meter boxes / electrical panels along the boundary wall or external
walls of the building with the projections not exceeding 0.60 meter from the
abutting walls and the open Transformer without affecting parking and drive way,
subject to the safety measures stipulated by TNEB.

g) In case of Hospital Buildings with Ground Floor/Stilt Floor+First Floor and above
and floor area exceeding 300 sq.m. in each floor, the set back area shall be free of
any obstruction such as fountains, statures, flower pots, decorative idols, ramps er.,
to facilitate, movement of vehicle and people during emergency.
Explanation:

i. Any wardrobe or staircase projection stated above is countable for coverage and FSI
computation.

ii. In order to minimise traffic conflicts on to the abutting roads, the number of vehicular
entry /exits to site shall be kept minimum and it shall not exceed 2 numbers (i.e. one
entry / one exit); Provided that an additional gate for every 50 metres frontage may be
allowed in large sites where its frontage exceeds 50 metres.

(29) Spaces excluded from FSI and Coverage Computation

The following shall not be counted towards FSI and plot coverage computation:

(1) In the terrace above the top most storey, areas covered by stair-case rooms and lift
rooms and passages thereto, architectural features, elevated tanks (provided its
height below the tank from the floor does not exceed 1.5 metre) and WC (with floor
area not exceeding 10 sq.m)
(2) Staircase and lift rooms and passage thereto in the stilt parking floor
(3) Lift wells in all the floors
(4) Area of fire escape staircases and cantilever fire escape passages.
(5) Area of the basement floor / floors used for parking
(6) Area of the stilt parking floor provided its clear height (between lower floor and the
bottom of the roof beam) does not exceed 3.0m and it is open on sides, and used for
parking. In cases where upper floor/floors over a stilt parking floor is / are proposed
for parking to satisfy the minimum number of parking required as per the
Development Regulations.
(7) Area of structures exclusively for accommodating machineries for water treatment
plant and effluent treatment plant proposed
(8) Areas covered by service ducts, and garbage shaft chimneys in industries

(9) Porches /Canopies / Porticos

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 (10) Service floor with height not exceeding 1.8 metres and fire check floor as prescribed
in Rule No. 28(10) iv

(11) The following services and incidental structures necessary to the principal use
subject to a maximum of 10 percent of the total floor area.

(a) Area of one office room for co-operative housing society or apartment/
building owners association in each block

(b) Servants/drivers bath room and water closet for each block in cases of Special
buildings, Group developments, and Multi-storeyed Buildings at ground floor
/stilt parking floor

(c) Gymnasium of 150sq.m in floor area

(d) Area covered by

(i) Meter room in ground floor or stilt parking floor

(ii) Air-conditioning plant room in basement or ground floor
(iii) Electrical Transformer room (conforming to rule no.34) in Ground floor or
Stilt parking floor
(iv) Watchman or caretaker booth/room in ground floor / stilt parking floor
(v) Pump room in Ground floor or stilt parking floor.
(vi) Generator room with machineries erected at 1.3m above ground floor or
stilt floor.
(vii) Lumber room in basement floor or ground floor.
(viii) AHU in all the floors.
(ix) Electrical /switch gear rooms in all the floors.

(e) Area of one room for separate letterboxes in ground floor of residential and
commercial multi-storeyed buildings, Special buildings, Group developments.

(13) Area covered by ramps in Hospital Buildings with Ground Floor/Stilt Floor+First
Floor and above and floor area exceeding 300 sq.m. in each floor
(14) In High Rise Buildings Refuge Area not exceeding 4% of the habitable floor area as
prescribed in Rule 28(10) v
(15) Area of structures proposed exclusively for, accommodating machineries for water
treatment plant and effluent treatment plant.
(16) Features that do not constitute covered area will not be considered for computation
of FSI.

(30) Area of special character:

[a] Continuous Building Areas (CBA):

Buildings without side set back are permissible in a plot / site in continuous
building areas set apart in the approved Master Plan / DDP or in the other areas as
may be declared by the local body as CB

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 A with the approval of the DTCP / Government as the case may be from time to
time. However in an approved layout area only in the plots classified for
Continuous type of buildings it is permissible.

(b) Economically weaker section areas (EWS)

Areas declared as slum by Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB) are
categorised as EWS areas for the purpose of these regulations. In addition it
includes the areas developed as EWS plot in the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB)
neighbourhood schemes, Sites and Services schemes, slum improvement schemes
and approved layouts. For the purpose of application of these rules the Local body
may declare areas as EWS Areas by council resolution and notify from time to time.

(c) CRZ area:

The coastal stretches of seas, bays which are influenced by tidal action in the
landward side up to 500 metres from the high tide line (HTL) and estuaries, creeks,
rivers and back waters which are influenced by tidal action in the landward side up
to 100 metres from the high tide line (HTL) and the land between the low tide line
(LTL) and the high tide line (HTL) have been declared as Coastal Regulation Zone
(CRZ).

The categorisation of CRZ is given in the Coastal Zone Management Plans approved
and notified by the Government of India. Developments in these areas shall be
regulated with reference to the CRZ classifications and the regulations notified by
the Government of India from time to time under section 3 of the Environment
(protection) Act, 1986.

(d) Conservation zones in the Heritage Towns:

Government may notify Heritage Towns, a list of Heritage precincts there in (with
metes and bounds) and conservation zones around such listed Heritage precincts.
Any new construction of building / use of premises in the conservation zones shall
conform to the special guidelines relating to height, use etc., prescribed and notified
by the Government from time to time.

(e) Transit Oriented Development areas:

In order to encourage Transit sensitive activities and to allow densifications in any
mass rapid transit system in the state, the Govt. may prescribe such regulations, as
may be necessary from time to time.

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 (f) Natural hazard prone areas:

Areas likely to have (i) moderate to very high damage risk zone of earth quakes, or
(ii) moderate to very high damage by cyclones, or (iii) significant flood flow or
inundation, or (iv) land slides proneness or potential, or (v) tsunami proneness, or
(vi) one or more of this hazards, have been declared as natural hazard prone areas.
Whole of Chennai Metropolitan Area falls in this natural hazard prone areas
classification. Structural design and aspects of the building constructions in the
Chennai City, Municipalities, and Panchayats shall also take into account of the
special provisions contained in the Building Rules under the Chennai City
Municipal Corporation Act, Building Rules under the T.N. District Municipalities Act
and Building Rules under T.N. Panchayats Act respectively relating the regulations
for natural hazard prone areas.

(31) Boundaries of land use zones:

(1) The different land use zones are located and bounded as shown in the land use
plans.

(2) Variations: For updated information on variations of Land Use made under section
32(4) of the Act and published subsequent to approval of the Master Plan/Detailed
Development Plan.

(32) Regulations to over ride other Rules and Regulations

In the application of these regulations, if there is conflict between the provisions
under these regulations and the requirements under rules related to local bodies viz.,
Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Building Rules, Tamil Nadu Panchayat Building
Rules and Multi-storeyed and Public Building Rules for the time being in force, then
the provisions in the above mentioned Rules shall stand suspended to the extent of
the conflict with these Regulations.

(33) Zoning Regulations

The Zoning Regulations shall comprise of Residential use zone, Commercial use zone,
Industrial use zone, Special & Hazardous use zone, Institutional use zone, Open
Space and Recreational use zone, Urbanisable use zone and Agricultural use zone
and the activities permissible in each use zone are provided in Annexure XVII.

(34) Planning Parameters for Non High Rise Buildings

1) All Buildings not exceeding stilt + 5 floors upto 17.25m. in height

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(i) The minimum road width, FSI, set back etc. for Non High Rise buildings shall be
regulated according to the table below:

Sl. Description Continuous

Other areas
No Building Areas
1 2 3 4
A Minimum road Height of the building - Minimum road width
width
Upto 9.0m - 6.0m.
More than 9.0m. - 9.0m.
If the site does not directly abut a public road but
gains access through a private exclusive passage or
through a part of the plot which can be treated as a
passage from a public road of minimum width as
prescribed above, the minimum width of such
passage shall be the same as width of the road as
prescribed above.

B Minimum Set backs Where Street Alignment/new road is prescribed, it

shall be from that street alignment/ new road line.
In the case of others, it shall be from the property
boundary.
i) Front set back Abutting road width - Front set back
Upto 9.0m. - 1.5m
More than 9.0m. - 3.0m.
upto 18m.
More than 18m. - 4.5m.
upto 30.5m
More than 30.5m. - 6.0m.

ii) Side Set back Nil Height of the SSB

building
Upto 6 m. 1.0m.
More than 6m. 1.5m.
upto 9m.
More than 9m. 2.0m.
upto 12m.
More than 12m. 2.5m.
upto 15.0m.
More than 15m. 3.0m.
upto 17.25m.
iii) Rear Set back Nil Height of the RSB
building
Upto 6 m. Nil
More than 6m. 1.5m.
upto 9m.
More than 9m. 2.0m.
upto 12m.
More than 12m. 2.5m.
upto 15.0m.
More than 15m. 3.0m.
upto 17.25m.
C Maximum FSI 1.75

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Explanation: Road width means the road space as defined in Rule 2(103). The qualifying road width
for permitting non High Rise buildings with more than 9.0m. height upto 17.25m. shall be
available atleast for a stretch of 250m. along the length of the road abutting the site and the
stretch from a junction can be straight or a curve or zigzag or combination of the above.

Note: (i) In the event of more than one block on Non High Rise Building in a site, then the distance
between one block to another shall be 6.0m.
(ii) In CBA, there shall be atleast 1m wide internal passage from rear to front in ground level /

ground floor, directly accessible to road

(iii) The minimum road width for conference halls and multi storeyed parking lots shall be
12.0m. For Community / Kalyana mandapams / Exhibition Hall shall be 15.0m. For
cinema theatres, star hotels and multiplex / Malls shall be 18.0m.

(iv) For public buildings such as Kalyana mandapamsm assembly halls, exhibition halls,
hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, lodging houses, cinema theatres, multiplex / malls etc. set
back all around shall not be less than 6.0m.

(2) Structures permissible in the minimum prescribed set back spaces are given in the
rule no.28.

(3) The minimum width of corridor shall be as given in rule no.41.

(4) Parking spaces shall be provided within the site conforming to standards prescribed
in the Annexure IV.

(5) Rainwater harvesting provisions as prescribed in the rule no.67 shall be provided.

(6) Special regulations for physically disabled stated in the rule no.42 shall be adhered
to.

(7) Solar energy capture provisions as prescribed in the rule no.43 shall be provided
where applicable.

(8) The reservation of land for community recreational purposes such as park or play
ground required in these regulations shall be as given in the rule no.40.

(9) Internal vehicular access way including passage if any within the site shall a clear
width of 7.2 m and such vehicular access shall be available for every building block
in the site within a distance of 50 metres. Further, it shall be a clear open to sky
and no projection of structure over it is permissible.

(10) If the building is constructed on stilts and the stilt floor is to be used for parking,
the minimum clear height of the floor (between the lower floor and the bottom of the
beam) shall not exceed 3m and it shall not be enclosed for use as garages; if it is
enclosed it shall be counted for FSI and number of floors for the purpose of defining
Non High Rise building / High Rise building.

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(11) Every Non High Rise building development exceeding 900 sq.m in floor area shall be
provided with electrical room in ground floor or open space at ground level within
the premises to accommodate electrical transformer conforming to the Regulations
detailed in rule no.44.

(12) If a Non High Rise building contains more than one use and the allowability of the
built space with reference to the abutting road width and exclusive passage width
shall be decided based on the number of dwellings for the residential use and
equivalent floor area allowable for commercial and other uses.

(13) Vehicular ramp in setback spaces around a special building may be permitted
subject to the condition that the clearance of the proposed ramp from the property
boundary / street alignment shall be minimum 1.5 metres and a clear motorable
driveway of min. 3.5 m. in width is available around the building.

(14) The structures incidental to the main activities such as water closet / pump room,
transformer room, transformer yard, electrical room shall not be construed as
individual blocks for the purpose of these rules. However, these structures may be
permitted in the prescribed set back space provided that they do not fall in the drive
way and height does not exceed 4 metres and provided further that electrical
transformer rooms with floor area does not exceed 25 sq.m. and W.C and Pump
room per block does not exceed 6 sq.m.

(15) In areas where sewage system provided by the Local body concerned is not available
and

a) where number of dwelling units exceeds 50 nos. or 2500 sq.m. of commercial

area (for this purpose 50 sq.m. is equated to one dwelling unit) sewage
treatment plant shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage
within the site itself as per the designs approved by TWAD.
b) where number of dwelling units is less than 50 nos. or 2500 sq.m. of
commercial area, septic tank with up-flow filters shall be provided and
maintained for the disposal of the sewage within the site itself.
(16) Any construction with roof over it in the terrace floor for A.C. Plant/structures shall
be counted, as a floor and categorization of type of building shall be done
accordingly.

(17) In cases where the extent of the site where residential or predominantly residential
developments proposed exceeds 10000 sq.m. (1 hectare), the developer shall reserve
minimum ten per cent of the site area (excluding roads if any handed over to local
body) and provide housing thereon for lower income groups with dwelling units not
exceeding 45 sq. metres in floor area each, either within the site proposed for special
building development or in a location within a radius of 2 k.m. from the site under
reference. The developer or owner shall sell these small dwellings only for this
purpose. No conversion or amalgamation shall be permissible in these cases of lower
income group dwellings at any point of time.

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(18) In residential / predominantly residential developments with dwelling units
exceeding 100 in number, the design should include waste management
infrastructure and atleast a closed non polluting storage provision for solid waste
storage within the premises preferably with direct access from the abutting road
shall be provided so that the local body can collect this stored waste from it.

(19) In residential/predominantly residential developments, provision for atleast one,

bath room and water closet shall be provided for the use of servants/drivers, for each
block not exceeding 25 Dwelling units.

(20) The space set apart and notified for formation of a new road or road widening / street
alignment shall be transferred to the Local Body through a registered Gift Deed
before actual issuance of Building Permit. The exact mode of conveyance of the land
shall be consistent with the relevant enactment and regulations. In such cases
'Transfer of Development Rights' (TDR) provisions of the rule no. 46 shall be
applicable.

(21) Basement Floor: -

a) The height of basement floor shall not exceed 1.2 metres above ground level
and the headroom shall be minimum 2.4 metres.

b) No part of the basement shall be constructed in the minimum required set

back spaces, required for the movement of fire fighting vehicles/equipments.

c) In cases where second basement is proposed for parking and incidental uses,
sufficient provision for lighting and ventilation and also for protection from fire
to the satisfaction of Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services shall be made.

d) During the construction of the basement floor, it shall be the sole

responsibility of the Building Permit holder to ensure that the building /
structure in the adjoining sites are not weakened / damaged.

(22) Security Deposit: The applicant (not being a Government department / agency) shall
deposit a sum at the rate of 50% of the infrastructure and amenity charges in force
per square metre of floor area as a refundable non-interest earning security and
earnest deposit. The deposit shall be refunded on completion of development as per
the approved plan as certified by Executive Authority of the Local body; if not, it
would be forfeited.

(23) Display Board:

a) The details of the development for which planning permission is issued, shall be
displayed in the site in the format as prescribed in Rule 10(8) of these regulations.
b) The applicant (not being a Government department / agency) shall pay a sum of Rs.
10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as earnest money non interest bearing
refundable deposit and same should be utilized for the purpose of installing the

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 display board as prescribed in Rule 10(8) on the site by Local body, in the event of
the applicant not fulfilling the conditions stated in (a) above.
c) If the applicant fulfills the conditions (a) above, the deposit shall be refunded after
production of the completion certificate.

(24) Notwithstanding anything stated above, developments for promoting affordable

housing shall be regulated according to the provisions as stipulated in Annexure
XXII.

(35) Planning Parameters of Industries

The road width, FSI, Setbacks etc. for cottage industries, Green industries, Orange
industries and Red industries shall be regulated according to the table below:

(Detailed list of these industries given in Annexure V, VI and VII)

Sl.No. Description Category of industries

Green Red industries
& (Special &
Cottage Industries Orange Hazardous)
industr
ies
Minimum road 9.0m.
A 7.0m. 9.0m.
width

Minimum 17.25m 17.25m.

B 17.25m.
Height .
C Maximum FSI 1.50 1.50 1.50
Where Street Alignment/new road is prescribed, it
Minimum shall be from that street alignment/new road line. In
D
Setback the case of others, it shall be from the property
boundary.
Abutting Front
road width Setback
Up to 9m 1.5m
9m. to
3.0m.
(i) Front Setback 18m. 6.0m 6.0m
18m. to
1.5m.
30.50m.
More than
6.0m.
30.5m.
(ii) Side Setback 1.50m. 3.0m. 6.0m.

(iii) Rear Setback Nil 2.0m. 6.0m.

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 Structures permissible in the minimum prescribed Front set back, Side
setback and Rear set back are given in the rule no.28
E In addition, incidental structures such as Gate pillars, servant room,
watch man booth, cycle stand and toilets with height not exceeding 4m
are permissible in these minimum prescribed setback spaces.

F Parking spaces shall be provided within the site conforming to standards

prescribed in the Annexure IV.

G Rainwater harvesting provisions as prescribed in the rule no.47 shall be

provided.

(36) Planning Parameters of Institutional Buildings

i) Including nursery schools, Primary schools and religious buildings with floor area
exceeding 300 sq.m. Secondary schools, Colleges, Higher Educational, Technical &
Research Institutions, Students hostels & Dormitories, Research Institutions, Broadcasting,
Telecasting & Telecommunication centers, Government & Quasi Government Offices, and
Institutions, Government Archives, Museums, Art galleries and Public libraries, Foreign
Missions, Consulates and Embassies.

Sl.No. Description Continuous Building Areas Other areas

1 2 3 4
Minimum 7.2m for schools
upto higher secondary level
Minimum road
A 7.20m and industrial training
width
institutes.
For others, min. 9 m
Maximum 17.25 metres.
B
Height
C Maximum FSI 1.75
Minimum Where Street Alignment/new road is prescribed, it shall be
D from that street alignment/narrow line. In the case of others,
Setbacks
it shall be from the property boundary.
(i) Front Setback 6m 6m
Nil
(ii) Side Setback 6m
For schools - 2m
Nil
(iii) Rear Setback 6m
For schools - 2m
E Structures permissible in the minimum prescribed Front set back, Side setback
and Rear set back are given in the regulations No. 28
In addition, Gate pillars, gopurams, and incidental structures (with height not
exceeding 4m) such as servant room, cloak room, and watch man booth, cycle
stand, Kitchen and toilets are permissible in these minimum prescribed setback
spaces.
F Parking spaces shall be provided within the site conforming to standards
prescribed in the Annexure IV.

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G Rainwater harvesting provisions as prescribed in the rule no.61 shall be
provided.
H The minimum width of corridor shall be as given in rule no.41

I Special regulations for physically disabled stated in the rule no.42 shall be
adhered to.
J The applicant not being a government department or agency shall deposit a
sum at the rate of 50% of the infrastructure and amenity charges as a
refundable non-interest earning security and earnest deposit. The deposit shall
be refunded on completion of development as per the approved plan as certified
by Executive Authority of the Local Body; if not, it would be forfeited.

Note: (i) In CBA, there shall be atleast 1m wide internal passage from rear to front in ground level
/ ground floor, directly accessible to road.
(ii) In cases of Government and Quasi-Government hospital buildings an additional FSI of
0.25
is allowable over and above the normally permissible FSI.
(iii) In the case of schools, the development shall confirm to the additional safety
standards stated in the Annexure XV.

(37) Planning Parameters of Transport Terminals:

Sl.No Description All areas

A Minimum road 9 metres except for container terminals where it shall be 18m
width
B Maximum Height 17.25metres.
C Maximum FSI 1.00
Maximum Plot
D 75%
coverage
Where Street Alignment/new road is prescribed, it shall be
E Minimum
from that street alignment/narrow line. In the case of others,
Setbacks
it shall be from the property boundary.
(i) Front Setback 6m
(ii)Side Setback 6m on either side

(iii)Rear Setback 6m

a) Structures permissible in the minimum prescribed Front set back, Side

setback and Rear set back are given in the rule no.28
F b) In additions, incidental structures such as gate pillars, servant room, watch
man booth, cycle stand, kitchen and toilets with height not exceeding 4m are
permissible in these minimum prescribed setback spaces.

G Parking: 10% of the extent of the site shall be reserved for parking in the part of
site carved out in a regular shape preferably with frontage abutting the road.
H Rainwater harvesting provisions as prescribed in the rule no.61 .shall be provided.

I Special regulations for physically disabled stated in the rule no.42 shall be adhered
to.

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(38) Special rules for High Rise Buildings

(1) Areas set apart for High Rise building developments in Chennai Metropolitan Area
are given in the Annexure XX. In rest of the State, High Rise buildings are
permissible except in areas specifically declared as prohibited area for construction
of Multi-Storeyed buildings in the Master Plan/Detailed Development Plan or as may
be declared by the local body in other areas with the approval of the
DTCP/Government from time to time.
(2) (a) Site Extent:- The extent of site for construction of High Rise buildings shall not be
less than 1200 square metres.
(b) Road width:- The site shall either abut on a road not less than 18 metres in width
or gain access from public road not less than18 metres in width through a part of
the site which can be treated as an exclusive passage of not less than 18 metres in
width.
Provided further that High Rise building may be permitted with limitations on
maximum FSI and maximum height of the building on a site abutting or gaining
access from a public road of min. 12 m/15 m in width, or gain access from public
road not less than 12 m/15 metres in width through an exclusive passage of not
less than 12 m/15 metres in width, subject to compliance of the planning
parameters stated in the Table under sub rule (2) below.
Explanation:
Road width means the road space as defined in rule no.2 (103). The qualifying road width for
permitting multi-storeyed building shall be available atleast for a stretch of 500m along the
length of the road abutting the site and the stretch from a junction can be straight or a curve
or zigzag or combination of the above.

(2) The extent of the site, FSI, Set back etc. for Multi- storeyed Building in CMA shall be
regulated according to the table below:

Sl.No Description All Areas

A Minimum Plot extent 1200 sq.m

B Maximum FSI Min. Road width Max. FSI

12m 1.75

15m. 2.00

18m. 2.50

C Maximum Coverage 50%

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 D Minimum set back all Height of the Minimum required setback
around building above space from the property
ground level boundary
Upto 30m. 7m.
Above 30m. For every increase in height
of 6m. or par thereof above
30m. minimum extent of set
back space to be left
additionally shall be one
metre.
H Spacing between blocks Height of the Minimum required spacing
in case of more than building above between blocks
one block of High Rise ground level
building
Upto 30m. 7m.

Above 30m. For every increase in height

of 6m. or par thereof above
30m. space to be left
additionally shall be one
metre.

Explanation: -

i. In cases of hospital buildings an additional FSI of 0.25 is allowable over and above the normally
permissible FSI.
ii. In the cases where street alignment has been prescribed, the front open space shall be left from
the street alignment.

provided that the developer or promoter or owner shall not sell these dwellings for
other than the said purpose and no conversion or amalgamation shall be permissible
in these cases of Lower Income Group Dwellings.

(3) a) The space specified above shall be kept open to sky and free from any erection /
projection (such as sunshade / balcony) of any building other than a fence or
compound wall provided that these open yards may be used for the provision of
access ways to the building’s parking facilities.

b) A watchman or caretaker booth or Kiosk not exceeding 2.5m.x 2.5m. in size at

each gate and not exceeding 3 m. in height, or power /transformer room not
exceeding 4 m. in height shall be permitted in the set back space at ground level after
leaving 7 metres clear set back from the main structure. Provided that the height
restriction shall not apply for an open transformer.

c) Gate pillars without or with arches with a min. headroom clearance of 5.50m
atleast to a width of 3.5m. may be permitted in the set back space after leaving 7
metres clear set back from the main structure.

(4) Parking and Parking facilities:

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 For the use of the occupants and of persons visiting the premises for the purposes
of profession, trade, business, recreation or any other activity parking spaces and
parking facilities shall be provided within the site to the satisfaction of the
Competent Authority and conforming to standards prescribed in the Annexure IV.

(5) Vehicular access within the site:

Internal vehicular access way including passage if any within the site shall have a
clear width of 7.2 m. and such vehicular access way shall be available for every
building block in the site. Further, it shall be a clear width open to sky and no
projection in structure over it is permissible.

(6) Corridor width: -

The corridor serving as access for units in the development in whichever floor they
may be situated shall not be less than the standards prescribed in Rule No. 41.

(7) Basement Floor: -

(a) The height of basement floor shall not exceed 1.2 metres above ground level and
the headroom shall be minimum 2.4 metres.

(b) No part of the basement shall be constructed in the minimum required set back
spaces required for the movement of snorkel.

(c) In cases where second basement is proposed for parking and incidental uses,
sufficient provision for lighting and ventilation and also for protection from fire
to the satisfaction of Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services shall be made.

(d) During the construction of the basement floor, it shall be the sole responsibility
of the Building Permit holder to ensure that the building / structure in the
adjoining sites are not weakened / damaged.

(8) The reservation of land for community recreational purposes such as park or play
ground required in these regulations shall be as given in the Rule No.40.

(9) Conformance to National Building Code of India: -

(a) In so far as the determination of sufficiency of all aspects of structural designs,

building services, plumbing, fire protections, construction practice and safety
are concerned the specifications, standards and code of practices recommended
in the National Building Code of India 2016 shall be fully confirmed to and any
breach thereof shall be deemed to be a breach of the requirements under these
rules.

(b) Every High Rise Building erected shall be provided with

i. lifts as prescribed in National Building Code

ii. a stand-by electric generator of adequate capacity for running lift and water
pump, and a room to accommodate the generator;

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 iii. an electrical room confirming to the rule no.42; and

iv. at least one metre room of size 2.4 metres by 2.4 metres for every 10
consumers or 3 floor whichever is less. The metre room shall be provided in
the ground floor.

(10) Fire safety, detection and extinguishing systems:

i. All building in their design and construction shall be such as to contribute

to and ensure individually and collectively and the safety of life from fire,
smoke, fumes and also panic arising from these or similar other causes.

ii. In building of such size, arrangement or occupancy that a fire may not itself
provide adequate warning to occupants, automatic fire detecting and
alarming facilities shall be provided where necessary to warn occupants or
the existence of fires, so that they may escape, or to facilitate the orderly
conduct of fire exit drills.

iii. Fire protecting and extinguishing system shall conform to accepted

standards and shall be installed in accordance with good practice as
recommended in the National Building Code of India, 2016 (amended from
time to time) and to the satisfaction of the Director of Fire and Rescue
Services by obtaining a no objection certificate from him.

iv. Fire check Floor: Each block of Multi-Storeyed Buildings, whose height
exceeds 75m, shall keep one floor for every 45 metre level from the ground
level as fully vacant without any partition walls. This floor may be used for
development of gardens and sit outs and to be used as a refuge / buffer area
in case of fire or other emergencies in addition to the normally required area
for refuge under these regulations. The height of the Fire check floor shall be
not more than 2.4 m. The exterior wall of the floor shall only be the parapet
wall of 1m height. for safety purposes, the gap between the parapet wall and
roof slab may be covered with glass, which can be broken with some
bang/force enabling evacuation of people during emergency rescue
operations. Fire drenchers shall be provided at the periphery of each such
floor externally. This floor area shall not be considered for computation of
FSI.

(11) High Rise Building Improvement charge: – The cost of laying / improvements to
the systems in respect of road / water supply, sewerage / drainage / electric power
supply that may be required as assessed by the concerned authority, such as
Local body, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board shall be borne by the applicant.

(12) Security deposits: – The applicant (not being a Government department / agency)
shall deposit a sum at the rate of 50% of the infrastructure and amenity charges in

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 force per square metres of floor area as a refundable non-interest earning security
and earnest deposit. The deposit shall be refunded on completion of development as
per the approved plan as certified by the Competent Authority; if not, it would be
forfeited.

(13) Display Board: -

(a) The details of the development for which planning permission is issued, shall be
displayed in the site in the format prescribed in Rule 10(8) of these regulations.
(b) The applicant (not being a Government department / agency) shall pay a sum of
Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as earnest money noninterest bearing
refundable deposit and same should be utilized for the purpose of installing the
prescribed size board on the site by Local Body, in the event of the applicant not
fulfilling the conditions stated in (a) above.
If the applicant fulfills the conditions (a) above, the deposit shall be refunded
after production of the completion certificate.

(14) In areas where sewage system provided by the Local body concerned is not available
and

(a) where number of dwelling units exceeds 50 nos. or 2500 sq.m. of commercial
area (for this purpose 50 sq.m. is equated to one dwelling unit) sewage
treatment plant shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage
within the site itself as per the designs approved by TWAD.

(b) where number of dwelling units is less than 50 nos. or 2500 sq.m. of
commercial area, septic tank with up-flow filters shall be provided and
maintained for the disposal of the sewage within the site itself .

(15) In cases where the extent of the site where residential or predominantly residential
developments proposed exceeds 10000 sq.m. (1 hectare), the developer shall reserve
minimum ten per cent of the site area (excluding roads if any handed over to local
body) and provide housing thereon for lower income groups with dwelling units not
exceeding 45 sq.metres in floor area each, either within the site proposed for MSB
development or in a location within a radius of 2 k.m. from the site under reference.
The developer or promoter or owner shall sell these small dwellings only for this
purpose. No conversion or amalgamation shall be permissible in these cases of
lower income group dwellings at any point of time.

(16) In residential / predominantly residential developments with dwelling units

exceeding 100 in number, the design should include waste management
infrastructure and atleast a closed non polluting storage provision for solid waste
storage within the premises preferably with direct access from the abutting road
shall be provided so that the local body can collect this stored waste from it.

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 (17) In residential/predominantly residential developments, provision for atleast one,
bath room and water closet shall be provided for the use of servants/drivers for
each block not exceeding 25 Dwelling units.

(18) In the interest of the public for better circulation in the area and also to ensure that
the proposed development does not block access to the properties around, in cases
of large developments where link roads have to be provided for connectivity to the
adjoining lands areas, through the site applied for development, the Competent
Authority reserves the right to insist the applicant to set apart such road spaces
within the site and the applicant shall hand over the same free of cost through a
registered gift deed to the Local body for declaring it as public road. In such cases
set back from these roads to the buildings proposed shall be provided as prescribed
in these rules.

(19) The space set apart and notified for formation of a new road or road widening /
street alignment shall be transferred to the Local Body through a registered Gift
Deed before actual issuance of planning permission. The exact mode of conveyance
of the land shall be consistent with the relevant enactment and regulations In such
cases 'Transfer of Development Rights' (TDR) provisions of the rule no. 46 are
applicable.

(20) Rain water harvesting provisions as prescribed in the regulations given in rule no.61
shall be provided.

(21) Solar energy capture provisions as prescribed in the regulations given in rule no.43
shall be provided where applicable.

(22) Special regulations for physically disabled stated in the regulations given in rule
no.42 shall be adhered to.

[23] In case of schools, the development shall confirm to the additional safety standards
stated in the Annexure XXXII.

[24] Notwithstanding anything stated above, developments for promoting affordable

housing shall be regulated according to the provisions as stipulated in Annexure
XXII.

(39) Rules for Information Technology developments availing additional FSI benefits

The development of land and building for the purpose of development of Information
Technology Park, Software and its associated, Computer technology, Bio-Informatics units
shall be certified by the appropriate authority designated by the Government for the
purpose, to avail the concessions stated below.

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(1) Areas: The proposed Information Technology development is permissible in the
Local body Area, subject to the provision of adequate water supply and sewage
disposal arrangements to the satisfaction of the Local body.

(2) Activities: Manufacture of hardware, development of software and its associated

computer - communication technology applications, bio-informatics units including
offices, conference halls and projection theatres connected there with, only shall be
permitted. No showrooms, other offices, residential uses and activities of similar
nature shall be permitted. Provided that incidental activities such as staff canteen,
staff recreational area, guest accommodation, watchmen quarters, and the like not
exceeding 10% of the total floor area shall be permitted. Provided further that within
above ceiling of 10%, each of the above incidental activities should not exceed 5% of
the total floor area.

(3) Road width: The proposed development shall either abut on a public road of not
less than 18 metres in width or gain access from a passage of not less than 18
metres width which connects to a public road of not less than 18 metres width.

(4) Site extent: The site extent shall not be less than 1200 Sq.m.

(5) Height:

(a) For non-High Rise buildings, it shall be in conformity with the requirements
prescribed in these Rules.
(b) For High Rise Buildings, maximum permissible height shall be 60 metres where
the width of the abutting road is minimum 18 metres, and exceeding 60 metres
where the width of abutting road is minimum 30.5 metres, subject to such
conditions as may be necessary.
(6) Floor Space Index: Maximum Floor Space Index allowable is 1.5 times of the Floor
Space Index ordinarily permissible

(7) Caution Deposit:

a. Caution Deposit to be made by the applicant (not being a Government

department / agency) before issue of Building Permission shall be 10% of the
guideline value of the land or 20% of the Guideline Value of the land area equal
to which the additional floor area is availed, whichever is higher. The caution
deposit is acceptable in the form of an irrevocable Bank Guarantee issued in the
format prescribed, in favour of the Executive Authority of Local Body from any
scheduled bank

b. The Bank Guarantee shall be kept alive till a final decision is taken by the
Executive Authority of Local Body.

c. The Bank Guarantee towards caution deposit is returnable after a period of five
years, from complete occupation and commencement of commercial operation

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 subject to confirmation by a certificate from the appropriate authority (ELCOT)
certifying that the building is put into continuous use for IT parks/Bio
Informatics units for the said five years.

d. If the building is utilised for any other purpose during this period and the
occupancy confirmation certificate from the appropriate authority (ELCOT) is not
furnished, the Bank Guarantee shall be invoked and the caution deposit shall
be forfeited by transferring the same to the Executive Authority of Local Body’s
account.

e. The caution deposit referred to above shall be different from, and over and above
the security deposit to be paid in the normal course of issue of Building Permit.

f. The decision of the Executive Authority of Local Body is final in the

invocation/release of Bank Guarantee.

(8) Car Parking Standards: The covered Car Parking space will be allowed up to
Ground+3 floors above ground level and the same shall not be included in the floor
space index/plot coverage.

(9) Other Parameters: Except for the above said specific provisions, the developments
shall conform to these rules in respect of all other parameters.

(40) Reservation of land for community recreational purposes in cases of Non High
Rise buildings/ High Rise building developments

(1) The reservation of land for community recreational purposes such as park / play
ground shall be as given below at ground level in a shape and location abutting a
public road to be specified by the competent authority:

Extent of site Reservation

(a) For the first 3,000 Nil
square metres
(b) Between 3,000 10% of the area excluding roads or in the alternative he shall
square metres and pay the market value of the equivalent land excluding the first
3000 sq.m. as per the valuation of the Registration
10,000 square
Department, only where it is not possible to provide open
metres space due to physical constraints. No such area reserved shall
measure less than 100 square metres with a minimum
dimension of 10 metres.
The space so reserved shall be transferred to the Local body,
free of cost, through a registered gift deed. In cases of
residential developments, the local body concerned may permit
the Residents Association or Flat Owner’s Association for
maintaining such reserved space as park / playground.

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 (c) Above 10,000 Ten per cent of the area excluding road shall be reserved and
square metres this space shall be transferred to the local body designated by
it, free of cost, through a gift deed. It is obligatory to reserve
and hand over the space and no charge in lieu can be accepted
in case of new developments or redevelopments.
(2) The site so reserved shall be exclusive of the set back spaces and spacing between
blocks prescribed in these rules, and shall be free from any construction /
structure.

(3) For the purpose of this regulation, existing development is defined as one where the
extent of ground area covered by structures already existing (prior to application for
Building Permit) is 25 per cent and above of the total site area.

(4) In case of additions to existing developments, where it is difficult to leave the 10 per
cent area as open space for community recreational purposes, the Executive
Authority of the Local Body reserves the right to collect the market value of
equivalent land in lieu of the land to be reserved. However, if on a future date, the
applicant wants to demolish the existing structures and raise new structures on the
site in question, the community recreational space as per the rule shall be reserved.

(5) In the case of developments of Government departments / agencies, the Executive

Authority of Local Body reserves the right to enforce the maintenance of such
reserved lands by the department / agency to the satisfaction of the Local Body or
order the department / agency to transfer the land to the local body free of cost.

(6) Structures for watchman’s booth, gardener’s instrument room, public toilet and
police booth for the purpose of maintenance and toilets may be permitted with total
floor area not exceeding 5 percent of the total OSR area in one place.

(7) Public parking lot may be permitted in basement below the OSR.

(8) Rain water harvesting water tanks and STP may be

permitted below the OSR.

(9) The Executive Authority of Local Body reserves the right to decide on entrusting the
maintenance work to any institution / individual on the merits of the case.

(41) Corridor / Verandah Width

The minimum width of corridor / verandah within buildings shall be as given below:

Sl. Minimum width of

Building use or type
No. corridor / verandah

(i) Residential buildings 1.0 m

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 (ii) Assembly buildings such as Auditoriums,
Kalyanamandapams, cinema theatres, Religious buildings, 2.0 m
temples, mosques or churches and other buildings of
public assembly

(iii) Institutional buildings

a) Government offices 2.0 m

b) Hospitals 2.4 m

c) Educational Buildings such a schools, colleges, Research 2.0 m

Institutions

d) Commercial buildings such as private offices, Nursing 2.0 m

Homes, etc.

e) All other buildings including hotels 1.5m

(42) Provisions for differently abled, elderly and children

In order to provide barrier free environment in the buildings and premises used by public
the following should be provided:
(1) These regulations shall be applicable to all buildings and facilities used by the
public such as educational, institutional, assembly, commercial, business, mercantile
buildings and group housing constructed on plots having an area of more than
2000 sq.m. It shall not apply to private residential buildings.

(a) Types of buildings to adopt barrier free guidelines

(i) Buildings to be designed for Ambulant Disabled People

Higher Secondary School, Conference Hall, Dance Halls, Youth Centers, Youth Clubs, Sport
Centers, Sport Pavilions, Boat Club Houses, Ice Rinks, Bowling Centers, Swimming
Pools, Police Stations, Law Courts, Courts Houses, Sport Stadiums, Theaters,
Concert Halls, Cinemas, Auditoria, Small Offices (the maximum plinth area 1400 sq.mt)
Snack Bars, Cafes and banqueting rooms (for capacity above 50 dinners).

Note:

a. In sport stadiums provisions shall be made for non-ambulant spectators (small wheel chair)
b. @ 1:1000 up to 10,000 spectators and @ 1:2000 for spectators above 10,000.
c. In Theaters, Concert Halls, Cinemas and Auditoria provisions shall be made for non-
ambulant spectators (Small Wheel Chairs) @ 1/250 up to 1000 spectators and 1/500 for
spectators above 1000.

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(ii) Buildings to be designed for Non-Ambulant Disabled People

Schools for differently abled and other buildings as mentioned in Sec 16,
Chapter 1 and along with Botanical Gardens, Religious Buildings, Elderly People Clubs,
Village Halls, Day Centers, Junior Training Centers, Post Offices, Banks, Dispensaries,
Railway Stations, Shops, Super Markets, and Departmental Stores.

Note: Large wheel chair criteria shall be applicable on ground floors of the following building, post
offices, banks, dispensaries, railway station, shops, supermarkets, and departmental stores.

(iii) Buildings to be designed for Non-Ambulant People (using small wheel chairs)
Public lavatories in Tourist Sports, Clubs Motels, Professional and Scientific
Institution, Museum, Art Galleries, Public Libraries, Laborites, Universities, College for
further Education, Teachers Training Colleges, Technical College, Exhibition Halls Dentist
Surgeries, Administrative Department of the Hospitals, Service Stations, Car Parking,
Buildings Airports Terminals, Bus Terminals, Factories.
Employing differently-abled for sedentary works, Large Offices, (with plinth area
abode 1400 sq.mt.), Tax Offices, Passport Offices, Pension Offices, and Labour
Offices, Cafes, Banqueting Rooms and Snack Bars (For capacity above 100 dinners).

(b) Site development

Level of the roads, access paths and parking areas shall be described in the plan
along with specification of the materials.

Access Path / Walk Way

Access path from plot entry and surface parking to building entrance shall be
minimum of 1800 mm wide having even surface without any steps. Slope, if any,
shall not have gradient greater than 5%. Selection of floor material shall be made
suitably to attract or to guide visually impaired persons (limited to coloured floor
material whose colour and brightness is conspicuously different from that of
the surrounding floor material or the material that emits different sound to guide
visually impaired persons; hereinafter referred “o as "guiding floor material".
Finishes shall have a non- slip surface with a texture traversable by a wheel
chair. Kerbs wherever provided should blend to a common level.

(c) Parking:

For parking of vehicles of differently-abled people, the following provisions

shall apply:

(i) Surface parking for two car spaces shall be provided near entrance
for the physically differently-abled persons with maximum travel

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(ii) The width of parking bay shall be minimum 3.6 meter.
(iii) The information stating that the space is reserved for wheel chair
users shall be conspicuously displayed.
(iv) Guiding floor materials shall be provided or a device, which guides
visually impaired persons with audible signals, or other devices,
which serves the same purpose, shall be provided.

(d) Building requirements

The specified facilities in buildings for differently abled persons shall be as follows:

(i) Approach to plinth level

Every building should have at least one entrance accessible to the differently abled
and shall be indicated by proper signage. This entrance shall be approached
through a ramp together with the stepped entry.

(ii) Ramped Approach:

Ramp shall be finished with non-slip material to enter the building. Minimum
width of ramp shall be 1800mm with maximum gradient 1:12. Length of ramp
shall not exceed 9.0 meter having 800mm high hand rail on both sides extending
300mm beyond top and bottom of the ramp. Minimum gap from the adjacent wall
to the hand rail shall be 50mm.

(iii) Stepped Approach:

For stepped approach size of tread shall not be less than 300mm and
maximum riser shall be 150mm. Provision of 800mm high hand rail on both
sides of the stepped approach similar to the ramped approach.

(iv) Exit/Entrance Door: Minimum & clear opening of the entrance door
shall be 900mm and it shall not be provided with a step that
obstructs the passage of a wheel chair user. Threshold shall not be
raised more than 12mm.

(v) Entrance Landing: Entrance landing shall be provided adjacent to

ramp with the minimum dimension 1800mm x 2000mm. The
entrance landing that adjoins the top end of a slope shall be
provided with floor materials to attract the attention of visually
impaired person's (limited to coloured floor material whose colour
and brightness is conspicuously different from that of the
surrounding floor material or the material that emits different sound
to guide visually impaired persons. Finishes shall have a non-slip

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provided should blend to a common level.

(vi) Corridor connecting the entrance/ exit for the differently abled

The corridor connecting the entrance / exit for differently abled leading
directly outdoors to a place where information concerning the overall
use of the specified building can be provided to visually impaired
persons either by a person or by signs, shall be provided as follows:

a) Guiding floor materials' shall be provided or device that emits

sound to guide visually impaired persons.
b) The minimum width shall be 1500mm.
c) In case there is a difference of level, slope ways shall be provided
with a slope of 1:12.
d) Handrails shall be provided for ramps/slope ways.
(vii) Stair-ways
One of the stair–ways - near the entrance / exit for the differently abled shall
have the following provisions:

a) The minimum width shall be 1350 mm.

b) Height of the riser shall not be more than 150 mm and width of the tread
300mm.
c) The steps shall not have abrupt (square) nosing.
d) Maximum number of risers on a flight shall be limited to 12.
e) Handrails shall be provided on both sides and shall extend
300 mm on the top and bottom of each flight of steps.
(viii) Lifts
Wherever lift is required as per bye-laws, provision of at least one lift shall be
made for the wheel chair user with the following cage dimensions of lift recommended
for passenger lift of 13 person’s capacity of NBC 2005, BIS. Section 4.9.3 Table no1-
Desirable Lift size

Clear internal width 1100 mm Clear internal depth 2000 mm Entrance door width 900 mm

a) A hand rail not less than 600mm long at 1000mm above floor level shall be fixed
adjacent to the control panel.
b) The lift lobby shall be of an inside measurement of 1800 mm x 2000 mm or more.
c) The time of an automatically closing door should be minimum 5 seconds and
the closing speed should not exceed 0.25 m/ sec.
d) The interior of the cage shall be provided with a device that audibly indicates
the floor, the cage has reached indicates that the door of the cage of
entrance/exit is either open or closed.

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 e) Graphic/Braille signage, as per the Harmonized Guidelines, shall be provided
in the lift lobby.
(ix) Toilets
One special W.C. in a set of toilets shall be provided for the use of differently
abled with essential provision of washbasin near the entrance for the differently
abled.

a) The minimum size shall be 1500 mm x 1750 mm.

b) Minimum clear opening of the door shall be 900mm and the door shall
swing out.
c) Suitable arrangement of vertical/horizontal handrails with 50mm
clearance from wall shall be made in the toilet.
d) The W.C. seat shall be 500mm from the floor.

(x) Proper signage

a) Appropriate identification of specific facilities within a building for the
differently abled persons should be done with proper signals.
b) Visually impaired persons make use of other senses such as hearing and
touch to compensate for the lack of vision, whereas visual signals benefit
those with hearing disabilities. Signs should be designed and located so
that they are easily legible by using suitable letter size (not less than 20
mm high).
c) For visually impaired persons, information board in brail should be
installed on the wall at a suitable height and it should be possible to
approach them closely.
d) To ensure safe walking, there should not be any protruding sign which
creates obstruction in walking.
e) Public Address System may also be provided in busy public areas.

f) The symbols/information should be in contrasting colour and properly

illuminated because people with limited vision may be able to
differentiate amongst primary colours.
g) International Symbol Mark for wheel chair be installed in a lift, toilet,
staircase, parking areas, etc., that have been provided for the differently
abled.

(43) Solar Energy Capture

Fitment of solar assisted water heating system –the requirements for fitment of solar
assisted water heating system in buildings shall be in accordance with the following
regulations.

1. (i) If the building is a High Rise Building

(ii). If the building is intended to be used as:-

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 (a) hospitals and nursing homes; exceeding 150 Square metres in floor area

(b) hotels, lodges and guest houses; exceeding 150 square metres in floor area

(c) hostels of Schools, Colleges, Training Centres;

(d) barracks of arms forces, paramilitary forces and police;

(e) individual residential buildings having more than 150 sq.m. plinth area

(f) functional buildings of railway stations and airports like waiting rooms,

retiring rooms, rest rooms, inspection bungalows and catering units;

(g) community centres, banquet halls, Kalyana Mandapams and buildings for
similar use; exceeding 200 square metres in floor area

(h) Industries wherein hot water is required for processing and

(i) Government buildings or quasi –government buildings wherein electric Geyser

is used.

In which there is a system or installation for supply hot water, a provision shall be
made for an auxiliary solar assisted water heating system;

1. The Executive Authority before issuing Building permit for the construction of new
building shall ensure if it has a provision in the building design itself for an
insulated pipeline from the rooftop in the building to various distribution points
where hot water is required. The new building shall have provision for continuous
water supply to the solar water heating system. The new building shall also have
open space on the rooftop to receive direct sun light. The load bearing capacity of
the roof shall atleast be 50 kilogram per square meter. All new buildings shall have
solar assisted water heating system installed before they are utilized for business
or other activity.

2. In the existing building, solar assisted water heating system shall be installed at
the time of change of use to any of the categories of building mentioned in item 1
above, provided there is a system or installation for supplying hot water therein.

3. The capacity of solar water assisted heating system to be installed on the building
of different categories mentioned in item 1 above shall be decided in consultation
with the Executive Authority. The recommended minimum capacity shall not be
less than twenty five litres per person per day for each bath room and kitchen
subject to the condition that maximum of 50 per cent of the total roof area is
provided with the system as per norms to be fixed by the TEDA from time to time.

4. Installation of solar assisted water heating system shall conform to Bureau of

Indian Standards specification Indian Standard 12933. The Technical
specifications of solar water heating system shall conform to the specifications
defined by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India from time

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 to time. The solar collectors used in the solar assisted water heating system shall
have the Bureau of Indian Standards Certification mark.

5. Wherever hot water requirement is continuous in any building, auxiliary back up

arrangement shall be provided.

(44) Electrical Transformer Rooms

Electrical rooms in Special building, Group development, and Multi-storeyed

Building developments shall conform to the following:

(1) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board-TANGEDCO Standards:-

[a) Indoor space required within the premises for installing floor mounted
distribution transformer and associated switchgear.

i. An electrical room for accommodating the transformers and associated

switchgears shall be provided at the ground floor, either within the built up space
of the buildings or outside the buildings and within the premises of the buildings
nearer the main entrance of the building. The associated switchgear shall be
separated from the transformer bays by a fire-resisting wall with a fire resistance
of not less than 4 (four) hours.

ii. The width of the approach road to the above said electrical room shall not be less
than 3.0 metres.

iii. The electrical room with RCC roof shall have clear floor area 6m. X 4m. with a
vertical clearance of 2.75m.

iv. Three sides of this room shall be covered with brick walls. The fourth side,
towards the approach road shall be covered with M.S. Rolling Grill Shutter of
width not less than 3 metres with locking facility.

v. The electrical room shall be fitted with 2 Nos. exhaust fans in the wall facing the
approach road, one on either side of the shutter.

vi. The electrical room shall have raised cement flooring with cable duct of 450-mm.
width and 750-mm. depth, all around inside the room and close to the exterior
walls shutters. The flooring shall slope towards the cable duct. The cabled duct
shall be covered with RCC slabs of thickness not less than 75 mm. (3 inches). The
covered slabs shall flush with the cement flooring. The radius of curvature of the
cable ducts at the turnings inside the electrical room shall not be less than one
metre.

(b) The open space within the premises for installation.

A clear space of 10 m. x 4 m. or 5 m. x 5m. open to the sky and having an

approach road of width not less than 3 metres, upto the public road shall be
provided within the consumer premises, preferably at the main entrance.

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 (2) Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services Standards:

(i) No transformer shall be located below the first basement or above the ground
floor

(ii) A sub-station or switch station with apparatus having more than 2000 litres oil
shall not be allowed in the case of indoor transformer.

(iii) The indoor transformer should preferably be housed in a fireproof room with
walls and doors sufficient fire rating.

(iv) The room in the ground floor of the basement housing the transformer shall
have a free access to the outside.

(v) There shall be a curb or a dwarf wall around the transformer so that oil spills if
any, is contained within the curb. There shall also be a suitable drain with a '
flame-arrester'

(vi) If in the basement, the transformers shall be adequately protected against fire by
a high velocity water spray or a CO2 flooder of suitable capacity, depending upon
the size of the transformer.

(vii) The switchgears, if any shall be housed in a separate room with suitable fire
resistance walls.

[viii] The transformers shall be located only in the periphery of the basement or
ground floor, observing suitable clearances.

[ix] DCP or CO2 portable fire extinguishers of a minimum capacity of 10 kg. shall be
kept near the doorway housing the transformer.

[x] All indoor transformers shall be subjected to periodic inspection and shall be
replaced in good time so that there is no fire risk.

[xi] The room shall be well ventilated so that the transformer remains cool.

[xii] The room shall have emergency and automatic lighting with independent power
supply.

(45) Layout and sub-division regulations:

This rules seeks to ensure access to plots by way of roads and private passages,
creating hierarchy of roads depending on the road length and intensity of developments in
the area and also to provide adequate linkages to the existing roads and further to provide
proper circulation pattern in the area, providing required recreational spaces such as parks
/ playgrounds, and providing spaces for common amenities such as schools, post and
telegraph offices, fire stations, police stations etc.

(1) (a) The minimum width of the public street/road on which the site abuts or gains
access shall be 7.2 m. for residential layout developments and 9m. for industrial
layout developments. For subdivisions the minimum width of the passage / public

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 streets/road on which the site abuts or gains access shall be as required for different
uses and types of developments.

(b) The minimum width stated above shall be the existing width of the road and not
the street alignment prescribed.

(2) When layout site abuts a National / State Highway or Bye Pass Road, a Service Road
of having a minimum width of 7 m shall be provided which shall include 1m wide
median having width of 0.5m to 1.0m and to a height of 0.30m to 0.45m separating
the main road from the service road. There would not be any necessity to obtain an
NoC from the National / State Highway authorities for any such layout development.

(3) The width of the streets/roads and passages in the layouts/subdivisions/

amalgamations shall conform to the minimum requirements given below:

(a) Residential developments

Description Minimum Remarks

width
(1) (2) (3)
A. Passage

(i) In Economically Weaker Section areas and

continuous building areas:
a) For single plot
1.0 metre The passage
b) For two to four plots will remain
1.5 metre
private
(ii) When it is intended to serve upto two plots and The passage
length of the passage does not exceed 40 metres. 3.0 metres will remain
private
(iii) When it is intended to serve up to four plots and
3.6 metres -Do-
length of the passage does not exceed 80 metres.
(iv) When it is intended to serve up to ten plots and
4.8 metres -Do-
length of the passage does not exceed 100 metres.
B. Streets and Roads

(i) Streets intended to serve not more than 16 plots and All streets shall
7.2 metres
/ or subject to a maximum length of 120 metres become public
(ii) Streets intended to serve not more than 20 plots and All streets shall
10.0 metres
/ or subject to a maximum length of 240 metres become public
(iii) Roads of length more than 240 metres but below 400 All streets shall
12.0 metres
metres become public
All streets shall
(iv) Roads of length between 400 metres to 1,000 metres 18.0 metres
become public

All streets shall

(v) Roads of length more than 1000 metres 24.0 metres
become public

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(b) Industrial Development

Minimum Remarks
Description width of
(1) passage
(2) (3)

(1) When it is intended to serve only one plot and length The passage
of the passage does not exceed 100 metres 5.0 metres will remain
private
(2) When it is intended to serve two to five plots and the The passage
length of the passage does not exceed 120 metres 7.2 metres will remain
private
The street shall
(3) When it is intended to serve more than 5 plots 12.0 metres
become public.
Note: Not withstanding anything contained above the competent authority
reserves the right to revise layouts proposed by the applicant and applied
for sanction in order to provide for better / adequate linkages and proper
circulation pattern considering local conditions etc.
(4) Cul-de-sacs can be provided when their length do not exceed 60 metres. At
the closed end, they shall be provided with a turnaround area of 9 m. x 9 m.
or provisions for reversing cars satisfying standards.
(5) Splay: -

A splay at the intersection of two or more streets / roads shall be provided

subject to the minimum dimensions given below:
Sl. No When the narrower road is of width Min. splay

1 Upto 7.2m. 1.5m. x 1.5m.

2 More than 7.2m. Upto 12m 3.0m. x 3.0m.

3 More than 12m. Upto 30.5m 4.5m. x 4.5m.

4 More than 30.5m. 6.0m. x 6.0m.

(6) Reservation of land for recreational purposes in a layout or sub-division for

residential, commercial, industrial or combination of these uses shall be as follows.
Extent of layout Reservation
(1) (2)
For the first 3000
Nil
square metres
Between 3000 10 per cent of the area excluding roads or in the alternative he
square metres and shall pay the market value of equivalent land and excluding the
10,000 square first 3000 square metres as per the valuation of the registration
metres department. "No such area reserved shall measures less than
100 square metres with a minimum dimension of 10 metres."
Above 10,000 10 per cent of the area excluding roads. It is obligatory to make
square metres the reservation and no equivalent land cost in lieu of the same is
acceptable.

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 (a) The land for community recreational purposes shall be restricted to ground
level, in a shape and location to be specified by the competent authority. The
land so reserved shall be free from any construction by the layout owner or
developer.

(b) The building and use of land shall conform to the conditions that may be
imposed while sanctioning the layout. The space set apart for commercial,
institutional, industrial or other uses shall be used only for the purpose set
apart. However conversion of the use of these non-residential use sites can be
considered and decided on its merits when it is proved by the developer that
demand for the same does not exist.

(c) Structures for watchman’s booth, gardener’s instrument room, public toilet and
police booth for the purpose of maintenance and toilets may be permitted with
total floor area not exceeding 5 percent the total OSR area in one place.

(d) Public Parking lot may be permitted in basement below the OSR.

(e) Rain water harvesting water tanks and STP may be permitted below the OSR.

(7) (a) The space set apart for roads (except those which may remain private) and the
10% area reserved for recreational purposes shall be transferred to the Local
Body free of cost through a registered gift deed before the actual sanction of the
layout. The exact mode of conveyance should be consistent with the relevant
enactment and regulations.
(b) In cases of industrial estates developed by Government department / agencies,
the competent authority reserves the right to allow them to retain the spaces set
apart for roads and the recreational spaces (as parks/play grounds) and
maintain them for the purposes to the satisfaction of the competent authority.
(c) The competent authority reserves the right to reserve space for recessed bus
stops as part of the road space in the layouts exceeding 2 hectares, where found
necessary on public interest and this part of the road space also be transferred
free of cost as stated in the sub rule 7(a) above.

(8) Ten per cent of layout area (excluding roads), additionally, shall be reserved for
"Public Purpose" in those layouts, which are more than 10000 sq.m. in extent.
Interested Government departments / agencies shall be given intimation of layout
approval by the Local body and requested to purchase the land from the owner or
developer on paying the cost of plots so reserved at Guide Line Value of the
Registration Department.

(9) In cases where the extent of the residential layout exceeds 10,000 sq.m. ( 1 hectare)
ten per cent of layout area (excluding roads) shall be developed as EWS plots and
the owner or developer or promoter shall sell these plot only for this purpose. No

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point of time.

(10) When the area of land proposed for subdivisions is 20 hectares or more the
competent authority may reserve not more than 12 percent of the total area for
industrial and commercial purposes.

(11) The cost of laying improvements to the systems in respect of road, water supply,
sewerage, drainage or electric power supply that may be required as assessed by the
concerned authority, namely, the local body and Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, shall
be borne by the applicant.

(12) Not withstanding anything stated above, layouts for EWS housing, site and services
schemes, and Slum improvement may be approved subject to certain conditions as
may be stipulated by the Competent Authority.

(46) Transferable Development Rights:

[1] In certain circumstances, the development potential of the whole or a part of the
plot/site may be separated from the land itself and may be made available to the land
owner in the form of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) excepting in the case of
existing or retention users, or any compulsory reservation of space for public purpose
or recreational use or EWS/social housing etc. in the cases of subdivisions/ layouts/
special buildings/ group developments/ multi-storeyed buildings or such other
developments prescribed in these rules.

[2] Transferable Development Rights (TDR) shall apply to cases, where a private land is
required for-

(i) any road widening/new road formation as proposed and notified by the local
body or the Government department / agency

(ii) any traffic and transport infrastructure development such as bus stops/stands,
metro rail, BRTS etc.

(iii) any other urban infrastructure development such as water supply, sewerage,
drainage, electricity, education, health, notified by the State Government
Department or Government Agency or local body.

[3] These rights may be made available and be subject to the regulations given in the
Annexure IX.

Provided that in cases of slum dwellers (including pavement dwellers) rehabilitation

schemes on private lands executed by a private developer/society/NGO, the award
of TDR for FSI may be considered subject to such guidelines and conditions as may
be decided by the Government.

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(47) Premium FSI

The Executive Authority of the local body may allow Premium FSI over and above
the normally allowable FSI subject to a maximum of 1 (one) relating the same to the road
width parameters as follows:

Premium FSI
Sl. No Road Width (% of normally
allowable FSI)
(i)i) 18 meters and above (60sft and above) 40%
12 metres – below 18 meters (40sft –
(ii) 30%
below 60sft)
9 meters – below 12 meters (30sft –
(iii) 20%
below 40sft)

The Premium FSI shall be allowed in specific areas as may be notified subject to
Guidelines and on collection of charge at the rates as may be prescribed by the
Government. The amount so collected towards the award of Premium FSI shall be
remitted into the Government account to be allotted separately for this purpose for
utilising it for infrastructure development in that area as may be directed by the
Government.

(48) Repeal and Savings

Anything done or any action taken including action against unauthorized/deviated

constructions, shall be deemed to have been done or taken with reference to the
corresponding provisions of these Development Regulations and continue in force
accordingly, unless and until superseded by anything done or any action taken with
reference to these Development Regulations.

Provided further that the action against unauthorized/deviated developments with

reference Master Plans taken by the Competent Authority or person to whom the Authority
had delegated powers, immediately before commencement of these regulations may be
continued irrespective of whether the unauthorized/deviated development is in conformity
with the Master Plan DR or not, as if this Development Regulations have not come into
force, till the unapproved/deviated development is demolished or got regularised on its
merits with reference to these Development Regulations.

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 PART VII

Building Regulations

(49) Structural Safety

(1) In the cases of Non High Rise buildings with height upto 9.0m., industrial or
institutional buildings upto G+1 floors in height and with floor area [both existing and
proposed] not exceeding 300 sq. m.), the provisions in this part of the rules relating to
structural design, submission of working drawings/structural drawings, etc. shall not
apply except that all such applications and plans for these developments shall be
signed by the owner /Registered Developer, and the Registered Engineer/ Architect
who prepared the plan and further the Registered Engineer/ Architect shall certify
that the structural design of the small development has been done as per the latest
Indian standard Specifications and the NBC.

(2) Structural design

The structural design of foundations, elements of masonry, timber, plain concrete,
reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and structural steel shall conform to the
provisions of part VI Structural Design Section – 1 Loads, Section – 2 Foundation,
Section – 3 Wood, Section – 4 Masonry, Section – 5 Concrete & Section – 6 Steel of
National Building Code of India (NBC), taking into consideration the Indian Standards
as given in the Annexure XI
(3) Structural Design Basis Report [SDBR]
Drawings and Documents to be submitted for approval of appropriate authorities
shall include SDBR. In compliance of the design with the Indian Standard the
Registered Structural Engineer on Record shall submit a structural design basis
report in Form no.1 in Annexure IV.
(4) Review of Structural Design
The Competent Authority for issue of Building permit in case of Village Panchayats, if
necessary, shall create a Structural Design Review Panel (SDRP) consisting of senior
SERs whose task will be to review and certify the design prepared by SER for all High
Rise buildings and in cases of other developments whenever referred by the
Competent Authority (excluding for Non High Rise buildings with height upto 9.0m.)
(5) Certification Regarding Structural Safety in Design
The Registered Structural Engineer on Record (SER) shall give a certificate of
structural safety of design as per Proforma given in Form- 10 in Annexure XIV at the
time of completion and structural inspection report as per proforma given in Form 11
at different stages of construction.
(6) Constructional Safety
a) All construction (except Non High Rise buildings with height upto 9.0m.) shall
be carried out under supervision of the Registered Construction Engineer on
Record (CER)
b) CER shall give a certificate of structural safety of construction while submitting
the progress report as per proforma given in Form-3,4,5&6 in Annexure XIV at
the different stages of construction and at the time of completion. as per
proforma given in Form No. 9 in Annexure IV.

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 (7) Quality Control and Inspection
a) All High rise building construction with more than 17.25m. in height shall be
carried out under quality inspection program prepared and implemented under
the the Registered Quality Auditor on Record (QAR).
b) The Registered Quality Auditor on Record (QAR) shall give a certificate of
quality control as per proforma given in Form-12 in Annexure XIV .
c) Quality Inspection Programme to be carried on the site shall be worked out by
QAR in consultation with the owner, builder, CER.
(8) Protective Measures in Natural Hazard Prone Areas
In natural hazard prone areas, structures buildings and installations, which cannot
be avoided, such constructions/ developments should be properly safeguarded by
taking protective measures as recommended given in the Annexure XII
(9) Maintenance of buildings in seismic Zone-III
a) In case of High rise buildings and buildings for public assembly older than fifty
years, it shall be the duty of the owner of a building, to get his building inspected
by a Registered Structural Engineer (RSE) within a year from the date of coming
into force of these regulations. The Structural Inspection Report (Form No.17 in
Annexure XIV) shall be produced by the Owner to the Competent Authority. If
any action, for ensuring the structural safety and stability of the building is to be
taken, as recommended by SER, it shall be completed within five years. For
other buildings less than fifty years old, the owner shall get his building
inspected after the age of building has crossed fifty years. The procedure shall be
followed as per above rule.
b) Seismic Strengthening/Retrofitting
Prior to seismic strengthening/ retrofitting of any existing structure, evaluation of
the existing structure as regards structural vulnerability in the specified wind/
seismic hazard zone shall be carried out by a RSE. If as per the evaluation of the
RSE the seismic resistance is assessed to be less than the specified minimum
seismic resistance as given in the “note” below, action should be initiated to carry
out the upgrading of the seismic resistance of the building as per applicable
standard guidelines.
Note: (i) for masonry buildings reference is to be made to IS: 4326 and IS: 13935 and
(ii) for concrete buildings and structures reference to be made to BIS code on
evaluation and seismic strengthening for retrofitting of RCC buildings under
preparation at present.

(50) Requirements of parts of buildings

(1) Plinth
(a) Main buildings: The plinth or any part of a building or out house shall be so
located with respect to the surrounding ground level that adequate drainage of
the site is assured. The height of the plinth shall be not less than 45 cm from
the surrounding ground level. However in flood prone areas, plinth shall be
above the maximum flood level notified by the concerned authority.
(b) Interior court yards and covered parking areas shall be raised at least 15 cm
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(2) Walls
(a) The outer walls of a building shall be constructed of bricks or stone or other
incombustible material.
(b) All walls of a building must be properly bonded.
(c) Damp-Proof
(i) Every wall and pier of the building except when built on materials such as
steel or reinforced cement concrete shall be provided with a damp-proof
course.
(ii) Damp-proof course shall be laid at a level not higher than the lowest part of
underside of the construction of the ground floor and shall extend to the full
width and extent of such walls or piers. It shall be at least two centimeters
thick. Where the damp-proof course is provided below the plinth level,
vertical damp-proof course shall be provided between the floor and the
inside of the plinth.
(3) Paving materials:
In the case of every building intended to be used for human habitation, every part of
each floor of such building, including every passage and airy verandah therein, every
lavatory, urinal, washing or bathing place included in it, shall be laid or paved with
stone or non-absorbent tiles laid in cement or other durable material, impervious to
moisture.
(4) Structural metal shall not be used for conducting electrical /service currents:
Provided that such metal may be used as part of a sufficient and properly earthed
apparatus for protection of the building against damage by lightening.
(5) Habitable rooms
(a) Height: The height of all rooms for human habitation shall not be less than
2.75m measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of the ceiling
(bottom of slab). In the case of pitched roof, the average height of rooms shall not
be less than 2.75m. The minimum clear head room under a beam, folded plates
or eaves shall be 2.4m. In the case of air conditioned rooms, a height of not less
than 2.5m measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of air
conditioning duct or the false ceiling shall be provided.
(b) Size: The area of habitable room shall not be less than 9.5sq.m. where there is
only one room with a minimum width of 2.4m. Where there are two rooms, one
of these shall not be less than 9.5sq.m. and the other not less than 7.5sq.m. with
a minimum width of 2.1m.[Pooja room, or store room shall not be taken as a
habitable room]

(6) Kitchen
(a) Height: The height of a kitchen measured from the surface of the floor to the
lowest point of the ceiling (bottom slab) shall not be less than 2.75m, except for
the portion to accommodate floor trap of the upper floor.
(b) Size: The area of a kitchen where separate dining area is provided shall be not
less than 5.0 sq.m. with a minimum width of 1.8m. where there is a separate
store, the area of the kitchen may be reduced to 4.5sq.m. A kitchen, which is
intended for use as a dining area also, shall have a floor area of not less than 7.5
sq.m. with a minimum width of 2.1m.

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 (c) Other requirements: Every room to be used as kitchen shall have:
[i] Unless separately provided in a pantry, means for the washing of kitchen
utensils which shall lead directly are through a sink to a grated and trapped
connection to the waste pipe;
[ii] an impermeable floor;
[iii] a flue, if found necessary; and
[iv] a window or ventilator or opening.
(7) Bathrooms and Water closets
(a) Height: The height of a bathroom or water closets measured from the surface of
the floor to the lowest point in the ceiling (bottom of slab) shall not be less than
2.1m.
(b) Size: The area of a bath room shall not be less than 1.4 sq.m. with a minimum
width of 1.0m. The floor area of water closet shall be 1.0 sq.m. with a minimum
width of 0.9m. If bath and water closet are combined, its floor area shall not be
less than 2.4sq.m. with a minimum width of 1.2m.
(c) Other requirements: Every bath room or water closet shall:
[i] be so situated that at least one of its walls shall open to external air;
[ii] not be directly over or under any room other than another water closet,
washing place, bath or terrace, unless it has a water-tight floor;
[iii] be enclosed by walls or partitions and the surface of every such wall or
partitions shall be finished with a smooth impervious material to a height of
not less than 1m above the floor of such a room;
[iv] be provided with an impervious floor covering, sloping towards the drain
with a suitable grade and not towards varandah or any other room; and
[v] have a window or ventilator, opening to a shaft or open space, of area not
less than 0,3 sq.m.
(vi) the door of the water closet/bath not to be directly opened to a kitchen
(8) Mezzanine Floor
(b) Height - It shall have a minimum height of 2.2 m.
(c) Size- The minimum size of the mezzanine floor, if it is to be used as a living room
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shall not be less than 9.5 m . The aggregate area of such mezzanine floor in a
building shall in no case exceed one- third the plinth area of the building.
(c) Other Requirements - A mezzanine floor may be permitted over a room or a
compartment provided:
(i) it conform to the standard of living rooms as regards lighting and
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ventilation in case the size of mezzanine floor is 9.5 m or more
(see 4.31.1);
(ii) it is so constructed as not to interfere under any circumstances with
the ventilation of the space over and under it;
(iii) such mezzanine floor is not sub-divided into smaller compartments;
(iv) such mezzanine floor or any part of it shall not be used as a kitchen; and
(v) in no case shall a mezzanine floor be closed so as to make it liable to be
converted into unventilated compartments.

(9) Store room

Height: The height of a storeroom shall be not less than 2.2m.
Size: The size of a storeroom, where provided in a residential building, shall be
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(10)Garage
Height - The height of a garage shall be not less than 2.4 m.
Size - The size of garages shall be as below:
a) Private Garage - 3.0 m × 6.0 m, minimum; and
b) Public Garage - Based on the number of vehicles parked by ECU.
c)
(11) Basement
(a) The basement shall not be used for residential purposes
(b) The basement shall have the following requirements:
[i] Every basement used for non-habitable purposes shall be in every part at least
2.4m in height from the floor to the underside of the roof slab or ceiling; for
habitable purposes, it shall conform to the standards prescribed for habitable
rooms above.
[ii] Adequate ventilation shall be provided for the basement. The ventilation
requirements shall be the same as require by the particular occupancy according
to byelaws. Any deficiency may be met by providing adequate mechanical
ventilation in the form of blowers, exhaust fans, air conditioning systems, etc.;
[iii] Adequate arrangements shall be made such that surface drainage does not enter
the basement;
[iv] The walls and floors of the basement shall be water-tight and be so designed that
the effects of the surrounding soil and moisture, if any, are taken into account in
design and adequate damp proofing treatment is given; and
[v] The access to the basement shall be separate from the main and alternative
staircase providing access and exit from higher floors. Where the staircase is
continuous in the case of building served by more than one staircase, the same
shall be of enclosed type serving as a fire separation from the basement floor and
higher floors.
[vi] The exit requirements in basements shall comply with the provisions of the NBC
Part 4 ‘Fire and Life Safety’

(12)Chimneys
The chimneys shall be built at least 0.9 m above flat roofs, provided the top of the
chimneys is not below the top of the adjacent parapet wall. In the case of sloping roofs, the
chimney top shall not be less than 0.6 m above the ridge of the roof in which the
chimney penetrates.

(13). Parapet
Parapet walls and handrails provided on the edges of roof terraces, balcony,
verandah, etc. shall not be less than 1.2m and not be more than 1.5m in height from
the finished floor level.

(14) Roofs
a. The roof of a building shall be so designed and constructed as to effectively
drain water by means of sufficient rain-water pipes of adequate size wherever
required, so arranged, jointly and fixed as to ensure that the rain-water is
carried away from the building without causing dampness in any part of the
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 b. Rain-water pipes shall be affixed to the outside of the external walls of the
building or in recesses or chases cut or formed in such external walls or in
such other manner.
c. Conservation of rain-water using suitable rainwater harvesting techniques
including by roof water collection shall be made.

(15) Mosquito-proof Water Tank

Water storage tank shall be maintained in a perfect mosquito-proof condition, by
providing a properly fitting hinged cover, and every tank more than 1.50mts. in
height shall be provided with a permanently fixed iron ladder to enable inspection
by anti-malaria staff.

(16) Lighting and Ventilation

Rooms shall have, for the admission of light and air, one or more openings, such as
windows and ventilators, opening directly to the external air or into an open
verandah.
(a) Notwithstanding the area of openings stated above, the minimum aggregate
area of such openings, excluding doors (inclusive of frames), shall be not less
than one- eighth of the floor area;
Note: (1) If a window is partly fixed, the openable area shall be counted
(2) No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted, if it is more than 7.5m away from
the opening assumed for lighting that portion.
(3) The area of openings as given above shall be increased by 25% in the case of a kitchen
(4) in cases where the ventilation is derived through open to sky. the dimensions of the
open to sky need to be 1.5m x 2.5m. This will apply to kitchens and store rooms but
not to lavatories and bath rooms which shall have windows or ventilators of not less
than 0.5sq.m. abutting such open space

(b) For requirements regarding lighting and ventilation for different uses and
occupancy reference shall be made to the NBC Part 8 ‘Building Services,
Section 1 Lighting and Ventilation’.

(17) Stairways Requirements

(a) Minimum width of staircase shall be:

[i] (a) Ordinary Residential buildings…………. 0.75 m
(b) Other Residential buildings ……………. 0.90 m
[ii] Assembly buildings like :
Auditoria, assembly halls….. ………………… 2.00 m
[iii] All other buildings………………………………. 1.50 m
[iv] Educational institutions………………………. 2.00 m
(b) Minimum tread
The minimum width of tread without nosing shall be 250mm for residential
buildings. The minimum width of tread for other buildings shall be300mm. In
case of spiral staircases, it shall have the above min. tread width at the outer
end)
(c) Maximum riser
The maximum height of riser shall be 190 mm for residential buildings and 150
mm for other buildings and these shall be limited to 15 per flight.
(d) The minimum headroom in a passage under the landing of a staircase shall be
2.2m. The minimum clear headroom in any staircase shall be 2.2m.

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(51) Exit Requirements
(1) The following general requirement shall apply to exits:
(a) Every building meant for human occupancy shall be provided with exits
sufficient to permit safe movement and also escape of occupants in case of fire
or other emergency.
(b) All exits shall be free of obstructions.
(c) No building shall be altered so as to reduce the number, width or portion of
exits to less than required.
(d) Exits shall be clearly visible and the routes to reach exits shall be clearly
marked and signs posted to guide the occupants of floor concerned.
(e) All exit ways shall be properly illuminated.
(f) Fire fighting equipment where provided along exits shall be suitably located and
clearly marked but must not obstruct the exit way and there should be clear
indication about its location from either side of the exit way.
(g) Alarm devices shall be installed to ensure prompt evacuation of the occupants
concerned through the exits, wherever required.
(h) All exits shall provide continuous means of egress to the exterior of a building
or to an exterior open space leading to a street.
(i) Exits shall be so arranged that they may be reached without passing through
another occupied unit, except in the case of residential buildings.
(2) Types of Exits
(a) Exits shall be either horizontal or vertical type. An exit may be doorway, corridor
and passage to an internal staircase or external staircase, ramp or to a verandah
and/or terraces that have access to the street or to roof of a building. An exit may
also include horizontal exit leading to an adjoining building at the same level.
(b) Lifts, escalators and revolving doors shall not be considered as exits.
(3) Number and size of Exits
The requisite number and size of various exits shall be provided, based on the
occupants in each room and floor based on the occupant load, capacity of exits,
travel distance and height of buildings as per provisions of the NBC Part 4 ‘Fire and
Life Safety’.
(4) Arrangement of Exits
a) Exits shall be so located so that the travel distance on the floor shall not exceed
22.50 m. for residential, educational, institutional and hazardous occupancies
and 30.0 m. for assembly, business, mercantile, industrial and storage
occupancies. Whenever more than one exit is required for a floor of a building
they shall be placed as remote from each other as possible. All the exits shall be
accessible from the entire floor area at all floor levels.
b) The travel distance to an exit from the dead end of a corridor shall not exceed
half the distance as stated above except in the case of institutional occupancy in
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 (5) Passenger elevators or lifts
(a) Every multistoreyed building, in addition to the stair-case, shall be provided with
lift or lifts, depending on the number of persons using each floor and which shall
be installed at such places and at such distances as prescribed in the NBC.
(b) Every lift shall be in conformity with the following requirements:
(i) The lift way and the car shall be enclosed.
(ii) The lift shaft shall be enclosed with fire resisting materials and shall be
ventilated from the highest point direct to the open air.
[iii] The motors, the winding gear and the operating mechanism shall be installed
in a chamber constructed of fire resisting materials and shall be ventilated
from the highest point direct to the open air.
(iv) These shall be fitted with an inter-locking device of such a type as will prevent,
(a) all landing doors, other than the door to be opening at which the lift car
is at rest, from being opened and
(b) the car being moved until all doors, including the car door, are closed.
(v) Precautionary measures shall be adopted to ensure the safety of passengers in
the event of:-
(a) an interruption of failure of electric supply;
(b) a defect or failure in the controlling mechanism;
(c) the rupture or displacement of ropes or shelves;
(d) over running or excessive speed of the lift-car due to electrical
or other defects in the motor or other mechanism;
(e) the loading of the car in excess of its maximum capacity; and
(f) articles falling upon the lift.
(vi) The safe carrying capacity of the lift or elevator shall be conspicuously posted
in or on the car or platform.
(vii) Every lift shall be properly lighted.
(viii) Once in every year, lift shall be got inspected and certified by a competent
Engineer
(c) For requirements regarding planning, designing and installation, etc. of lifts and
escalators, reference shall be made to the NBC Part 8 ‘Building Services Section 5
Installation of Lifts and Escalators’.

(52) Sanitation requirements

(1) General
a. There should be at least one water tap and arrangement for drain in the vicinity of
each water closet or group of water closets in all the buildings.
b. Each family dwelling unit shall have at least one water closet and one kitchen sink.
A bath or shower shall also be installed to meet the basic requirements of
sanitation and personal hygiene.
c. All other structures for human occupancy shall have adequate sanitary facilities,
but in no case less than one WC and one other fixture for cleaning purposes.
d. All materials, fittings and sanitary appliances shall conform to the NBC.
(2) Sanitary fittings
(a) For Residences
(i) Dwellings with individual conveniences shall have at least the following
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 a. One bath room provided with a tap and a floor trap;
b. One WC with flushing apparatus with an ablution tap
c. One tap with a floor trap or a sink in kitchen or wash place.
(ii) Where only one WC is provided in a dwelling, the bath and WC desirably be
separated accommodated
(iii) Dwellings without individual conveniences shall have the following fitments:
a. One water tap with flow trap desirably in each tenement
b. One WC with flushing apparatus and an ablution tap for every two
tenements
c. One bath with water tap and flow trap for every two tenements.
(b) For Buildings Other than Residences
The requirements for fitments for sanitation in the case of buildings other than
residences shall be in accordance with the Tables given in the Annexure X.
(3) Sewerage
(a) Taking into account the site conditions, land and building uses, and nature of
wastes within the site, outlet connection ( i.e. the availability of sewers or other
outlets, sub-soil conditions etc.), sewage and waste water collection and disposal
system for a building or a group of buildings or for a layout shall be designed and
it shall conforming to NBC.

(b) Septic Tanks

i. Where a septic tank is used for sewage disposal, the location, design and
construction of the septic tank shall conform to requirements of the NBC
and as per provisions in G.O.Ms. No 106, MAWS Dept., dated 01.09.2014
(operative guidelines for septage management for local bodies)
ii. Location of the Septic Tanks and Subsurface Absorption System: A sub-soil
dispersion system should preferably not be closer than 18m from any
source of drinking water, such as well, to mitigate the possibility of bacterial
pollution of water supply.
iii. Requirements
a. Dimensions of septic tanks – Septic tanks shall have a minimum width
of 75 cm, a minimum depth of 1m below the water level and a minimum
liquid capacity of 1 cu.m. The length of tanks shall be 2 to 4 times the
width;
b. Septic tanks may be constructed of brickwork, stone masonry, concrete
or other suitable materials as approved by the Authority;
c. Under no circumstances shall effluent from a septic tank be allowed into
an open channel, drain or water body without adequate treatment;
d. The minimum nominal diameter of the pipe shall be 10 cm. Further, at
junctions of pipes in manholes, direction of flow from a branch
connection shall not make an angle exceeding 45 degrees with the
direction of flow in the main pipe;
e. The gradients of land drains, under-drainage as well as the bottom of
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 f. Every septic tank shall be provided with ventilating pipe of at least 5 cm
diameter. The top of the pipe shall be provided with a suitable cage of
mosquito-proof wire mesh. The ventilating pipe shall extend to a height
which would cause no smell nuisance to any building in the area.
Generally, the ventilating pipe may extend to a height of about 2m,
when the septic tank is at least 15m away from the nearest building and
to a height of 2m above the top of the building when it is located closer
than 15m.
g. When the disposal of septic tank effluent is to a seepage pit, the seepage
pit may be of any suitable shape with the least cross-sectional
dimension of 0.90m and not less than 1.00m in depth below the invert
level of the inlet pipe. The pit may be lined with stone, brick or concrete
blocks with dry open joints which should be backed with at least 7.5 cm
of clean coarse aggregate. The lining above the inlet level should be
finished with mortar. In the case of pits of large dimensions, the top
portion may be narrowed to reduce the size of the RCC cover slabs.
Where no lining is used, especially near trees, the entire pit should be
filled with loose stones. A masonry ring may be constructed at the top of
the pit to prevent damage by flooding of the pit by surface runoff. The
inlet pipe may be taken down a depth of 0.90m from the top as an anti-
mosquito measure; and
h. When the disposal of the septic tank effluent is to a dispersion trench,
the dispersion trench shall be 0.50m to 1.00m deep and 0.30m to
1.00m wide excavated to a slight gradient and shall be provided with
150mm to 250mm of washed gravel or crushed stones. Open jointed
pipes placed inside the trench shall be made of unglazed earthenware
clay or concrete and shall have a minimum internal diameter of 7.5 cm
to 10 cm. Each dispersion trench shall not be longer than 30m and
trenches shall not be placed closer than 1.8m.
(4) Separation of bath and wash basin water and reuse.-

All buildings shall be provided with separate pipelines; one for collecting waste water from
bath and wash basins and the other for connecting the toilets. The wastewater from the
toilets alone shall be connected to the street sewer. The wastewater from the bath and
wash basins shall be disposed off as here under. –

Each building shall have a separate downward pipeline to collect waste water from
bath and wash basins and the collected waste water shall be treated adequately by organic
or mechanical recycling and taken to a sump for onward pumping to the exclusive
overhead tank or to a separate compartment of over head tank for exclusive use of toilet
flushing through cisterns. The excess wastewater not reused for toilet flushing, shall be
used for gardening or rain water harvesting structure within the site.

Explanation :-
For the purposes of these rules in regard to recycling systems are concerned, any other
modifications, additional structures, alternative designs furnished by the applicant can be
considered for approval, if it conforms to recycling concept to the satisfaction of the competent
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 The above stated waste water reuse arrangement is mandatory for High Rise
buildings; optional and preferable for non- High Rise buildings.

(53) Storm Water Drainage

(1) Storm water drainage system in a site shall be designed in such a way to harvest
cent percent of it to recharge ground water table below. The design factors of rain
water harvesting structures within a site shall include type of soil and its absorption
capacity, ground slope, intensity and duration of rain fall for the design period etc.
However there shall also be a provision for carrying any excess storm water which
was not absorbed during an exceptional rain fall, to drain or discharge into the
street/ public storm water drainage system.
(2) No existing natural or man-made drainage system such as channel, canal nallah etc.
passing through the site shall be closed. When it is realigned within the site
optimizing the usability of the site, due care shall be taken that its carrying capacity
or velocity of flow is not reduced affecting the upstream and downstream sites and
such a realignment shall be done only with prior approval of the Executive Authority
of the Local body.
(54) Electrical and Allied Installations (Including lightening protection of buildings)
For requirements regarding electrical installations in buildings including lightening
protection of buildings, reference shall be made to the NBC Part 8 ‘Building Services,
Section 2 Electrical and Allied Installations’. Power room/ Generator
room/RMG/RMU/ Metering sets and panels to be installed at Ground floor or above,
at a height of atleast 1 meter above the Ground level. Installation at basement floors
shall be discouraged.
(55) Air conditioning, Heating and Mechanical Ventilation
For requirements regarding design, construction and installations of air conditioning,
heating and mechanical ventilation systems, reference shall be made to the NBC Part
8 ‘Building Services, Section 3 Air conditioning, Heating and Mechanical Ventilation’.

(56) Gas supply

For requirements regarding gas pipe installations, reference shall be made to part 9
plumbing services, Section 3 Gas supply of National Building Code of India.

(57) Boiler Room

The following aspects may be taken into account in the location of Boiler/Boiler Room:
a. The boiler shall not be allowed in sub-basement but be allowed in the first
basements away from the escape routes.
b. The boilers shall be installed in a fire resisting room of 4 hours fire resistance
rating, and this room shall be situated on the periphery of the basement. Catch
pit shall be provided at the low level. Entry to this room may be provided with a
composite door of two hour fire resistance.
c. The boiler room shall be provided with fresh air inlets and smoke exhausts
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 d. Foam inlets shall be provided on the external walls of the building at the ground
floor level to enable the fire services to use foam in case of fire.
e. The furnace oil tank for the boiler, if located in the adjoining room shall be
separated by fire resisting wall of 4 hour rating. Entry to this room shall be
provided with a composite door of 2 hour fire resistance. A curb of suitable
height shall be provided at the entrance in order to prevent the flow of oil into
the boiler room in case of tank rupture.

(58) Acoustics, Sound Insulation and Noise Control:

For requirements regarding the desired noise levels and sound insulation in different
occupancies, reference shall be made to the NBC Part 8 ‘Building Services, Section 4
Acoustics, Sound Insulation and Noise Control’.

(59) Swimming Pool or Pool

It means an artificial body of water having the water surface area of 7.0 square
metre or more and having water depth of 0.6 metre or more used by an individual or
collectively by a number of individuals primarily for the purpose of swimming and includes
related equipment, structures, areas, and enclosures intended for the use of individuals
using or operating the swimming pool such as equipment, dressing booth, locker, shower
and bath rooms;
The regulation and monitoring of swimming pool shall be in accordance with
Annexure XX.

(60)
(1) Structures may be

(a) Steel fabricated tower or antenna’s on steel pole;

(b) Pre-fabricated shelter of fiberglass or P.V.C. on the building roof

top/terrace for equipment;
(c) Masonry Structure/ Shelter on the ground for equipment;
(d) D.G. Set with sound proof covers to reduce the noise level.
(2) Location: The Telecommunication Infrastructure shall be either placed on the
building rooftop or on the ground or open space within the premises subject to the
following regulations:

(a) Base Trans Receiver Station (BTS) Towers and installation of equipment for
Telecommunication Networks:
[i] BTS structures are not considered as buildings and only structures for
telecommunication. It can be allowed either on a plot or on top of a
building.
[ii] When proposed in a plot, it shall have proper access, which may be a
private access.
[iii] When the proposed BTS tower is on a roof top, for the purpose of deciding
on the height of the building defined in these rules, it shall not be taken
into account, hence the question of additional setback if any for the
building does not arise.
[iv] It shall not be located either within a Heritage precinct or on a heritage
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 [v] BTS room size shall not exceed 15 sq.m. in floor area and 3 m in height.
[vi] Height of these structures shall conform to the regulations of the Civil
Aviation Department, Indian Air Force and Director of Fire and Rescue
Service.
[vii] Building over which BTS towers proposed shall be structurally strong to
take the load of these structures including the wind load to be certified
by the Registered Structural Engineer.
[viii] These BTS structures shall be sound and safe.
[ix] The generator shall not cause noise or air pollution.
[x] The service provider shall pay the fees as may be uniformly fixed by the
Government and notified from time to time.
(3) Requirement: The Service provider shall have obtained necessary permission from the
Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency Allocation” (SACFA) issued by
Ministry of Telecommunications before seeking Building Permit for the
telecommunication structures.
(4) (a) Every applicant will have to produce the structural safety & stability certificate for
the above structures and for the building over which it will be erected from the
Registered Structural Engineer (SER) and it shall be the liability of both the owner
and the SER.
(b) Applicant has to produce / submit plans of structure to be erected.
(c) Projections: No Pager and/or Telephone Tower shall project beyond the existing
building line of the building on which it is erected in any direction.
Others
(61) Water Conservation
(1) Rain Water Harvesting
(a) Effective measures shall be taken within each premises for conservation of rainwater,
and rainwater-harvesting structures at least to the following standards shall be
provided; the same shall be shown in the plan applied for building permission.

(i) For Non High Rise buildings upto 9m. in height

Percolation pits of 30centimeter diameter and 3 metres depth may be made and
filled with broken bricks (or pebbles) for 2.85 metres and the top covered with
perforated Reinforced Concrete Cement (R.C.C.) slab. These percolation pits may be
made at intervals of 3 metres center to center along the plinth boundary. The rain
water collected in the open terrace may be collected through a 150 millimetre PVC
Poly Vinyl Chloride Pipe laid on the ground and may be allowed to fall in the
percolation pits or into a open well through a seepage filter of 60cm x 60 cm (filter
media broken bricks) provided before the open well which will improve the ground
water level. A dwarf wall of 7.5 centimeter height is built across the entry and exit
gates to retain water and allow it to percolate within.
(ii) For all other buildings: -
There shall be a pebble bed of 1 m width and 1.5 m depth all round the building
and filled with rounded pebbles of 5 cm to 7.5 cm size. The concrete paving around
the building has to be sloped at about 1 in 20 towards the pebble bed, so that rain
water from the terrace and side open spaces flow over this pavement and spread

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 into the pebble bed around. Dwarf walls in masonry of 7.5 cm, height shall be
constructed at the entrance and exit gates to retard rainwater collected into the
compound from draining out to the road.

(2) Additional regulations for all buildings:

(a) In the ground floor, floor level of water closets shall be at least 0.9 metre above the
road level to ensure free flow.
(b) All centrally air conditioned buildings shall have their own wastewater reclamation
plant and use reclaimed wastewater for cooling purposes.
(c) A separate sump shall be constructed for storing potable where the water is
supplied by the Local Body and the volume of such sump shall not exceed 1,000
litres per dwelling unit. This sump shall be independent of other tanks, which
may be constructed for storing water obtained from other sources.

(62) Fire Safety

(1) In general, all buildings in their design and construction shall be such as to
contribute to and ensure individually and collectively the safety of life from fire,
smoke, fumes and also panic arising from these or similar other causes. In large
buildings a fire may not itself provide adequate warning to occupants; automatic fire
detecting and alarming facilities shall be provided where necessary to warn occupants
or the existence of fire, so that they can escape.
(2) Fire protecting and extinguishing system shall conform to accepted standards and
shall be installed in accordance with good practice as recommended in the National
Building Code of India (amended from time to time).
(3) the requirements for fire protection shall include high rise buildings which are of
17.25 m. and above in height and public buildings, commercial complexes/malls,
cinema theatre kalyana mandapam, community hall, all categories of industries and
warehouses, commercial buildings where explosives, fire crackers and other similar
inflammable materials are handled/traded.

(63) Installation of closed circuit television units in Public Buildings

The installation of closed circuit television units in Public Buildings shall be in

accordance with regulations prescribed in Annexure XXII.
(64) Architectural Control
The Architectural façade or elevation of any building or the architectural features of
any premises shall be in conformity with such conditions as the Local body may
impose at the time of grant of permission.
(65) Conservation of buildings of historical or architectural interest:
In the opinion of the Executive Authority, if a building or premises not covered under
the Archeological Monuments Act is of historical or architectural interest and needs to
be conserved, such heritage buildings/premises shall be listed and notified with the
approval of the Government and any development at such heritage building premises
shall conform to the regulations to be approved and notified by the Government
given in Annexure XVI.

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(66) Tree preservation
(1) The Executive Authority may, in the interest of amenity make a Tree Preservation
Order for any tree or group of trees or belt of forestland.
(2) The tree preservation order may prohibit the felling, topping, lopping or willful
destruction of the trees concerned, except when those operations are carried-out
with the permission of the Executive Authority and under such conditions, as the
Executive Authority may deem fit. In granting Building Permit for any development,
the Executive Authority may wherever it is appropriate, make adequate provision
for the preservation or planting of trees, as may be specified.
(67) Discretionary Powers
(1) In specific cases where a clearly demonstrable hardship is caused the Government
may relax any of the parameters prescribed by these rules.
(2) In the case of organized market and shopping centers, the Government may, at its
discretion, permit use of machinery not exceeding 15 horsepower in respect of each
shop, if it is considered that such permission shall not be injurious to health or
amenity for the area.
(3) The normally permissible FSI for Information Technology industries, Information
Technology Enabling Services and Bio-informatics units certified by the appropriate
authority in Designated Information Technology Parks, may be relaxed by the
Government up to the extent of 100 percent.

(68) Delegation of Powers

Any of the powers, duties or functions conferred or imposed or vested with the
Executive Authority or Government by any of foregoing rules may be delegated to
any Officer under its control or to any Officer of Government/an Agency of
Government.
(69) Exemptions from these rules - The following buildings are subject to the provisions
of the Rule 6(2) to (4) and are exempted from the operation of other provisions of these
rules:-
(i) Any building which is the property of the State or Central Government.
(ii) Any building constructed, reconstructed, altered or added to or intended to be
constructed, reconstructed, altered or added to by the Government in accordance
with such plan and in such manner as may be approved or directed in
pursuance of any statutory provisions in that behalf.
(iii) Any building constructed, reconstructed, altered or added to or intended to be
constructed, reconstructed, altered, or added to, to function solely as a
temporary hospital for the reception and theatre for persons suffering from
infectious disease.
(70) Grant of exemptions -
(l) (a) The Government or any other authority empowered by the Government by a
notification published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, may either suo
motu or on application exempt from the operation of all or any of the provision of
these rules, for reasons to be recorded in writing, any building or any specified
class of buildings provided that such application is made within sixty days from
the date of receipt of the order of the executive authority against which such
application is made to the Government or the authority empowered by the
Government, as the case may be.

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 (b) The Government, may either suo motu or on appeal against any orders of the
authority empowered by them, pass such orders, as deemed fit, provided such an
appeal is made within thirty days from the date of receipt of the order of the
authority empowered by the Government:
Provided that it is open to the Government or the authority empowered by the
Government, as the case may be, to condone any delay for reasons to be recorded
in writing, if applications under the rule (a) above or appeals under this clause
are not made to Government or the authority empowered by the Government, as
the case may be, within the prescribed time.

(2) Any exemption granted under this rule shall not be deemed to be approval or
permission for construction or reconstruction of any building required by or under
the Act and the appellant after getting the exemption shall obtain building permit by
submitting required plans and paying fees, charges, and deposits applicable for the
development.
(71) Transitory Provisions:
All applications for building permit/license pending with the local Body on or before
……….. (date) shall be disposed of in accordance with [i.e. giving the benefit of] the
Building Rules then in force.
(72) Repeal and Savings
(1) Anything done or any action taken including action against unauthorized/deviated
constructions, with reference to the earlier Building Rules shall be deemed to have
been done or taken with reference to the corresponding provisions of these revised
Building Rules and continue in force accordingly, unless and until superseded by
anything done or any action taken with reference to these revised Building Rules.
(2) These rules shall not apply to the constructions in progress (as per the valid Local
Body approved plans) on the date of coming into force of these rule provisions (i.e-----
day,-----month----year) and the exemption is applicable till the expiry of the Building
Permit/ renewal period for the above such constructions in progress. It shall also
not apply in cases of buildings constructed already as per the approved plan and
completion certificate /occupancy certificate is awaited from the Local Body.

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 Annexure -I
Form-A
Application for Permission for subdivision/layout or reconstitution or amalgamation
of land for building purposes. And for change of use of land
From
--------------------------
-----------------------------
------------------------------
(Affix stamp
size photo-
graph of the
applicant)

To

The Executive Authority of the Local body

……………………………………………………

1. I/We hereby apply for permission for subdivision / layout or reconstitution or

amalgamation of land for building purposes as described in the accompanying plans and
drawings.

2. I/We have absolute right over the land applied for and have not made any
encroachment on any government land.

3. The names of the persons employed by me/us for the preparation of plans, and
supervision of the work are as under:

a) The plans are prepared by Registered Architect/Engineer/Town

Planner ------------------- [name]

b) The execution of the development will be supervised by Registered

Architect/Engineer/Town Planner-------------[name]

4. I/We have read the Building Rules applicable for the Local body wherein the site
lies and claim to be fully conversant with it; I/We will abide to the provisions of the Building
Rules fully.

5. I/We shall fulfill my duties and responsibility in accordance with the provisions of
the Building Rules.

Date: Signature of the Owner/Developer

Signature of Registered Professional

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1. Applicant’s name :

2. Postal Address for correspondence :

Telephone No. for communication:
e mail ID

3. Applicant’s right over the land to make the proposed

development: (documentary evidence to be enclosed)

4. Development site address :

5. Extent of the site applied for :

6. Present use of the land and the existing :

Building if any [Please give details of each use]

7. Proposed use of land and/ the building,

[Please give details of each use] :

8. Whether the site applied for forms part of/lie in

an approved layout. If yes, please give date of
approval and reference no, with a copy of the
approved layout plan duly authenticated :

9. Existing use of the adjoining lands in

the North -
the East -
the South -
the West -

10. The width and status of the abutting road

(i.e. private or public)

11. Whether all the documentary evidences,

plans details, certificates required to be
enclosed with the application as per the
Building Rules have been enclosed:

Signature of Owner/Registered
Developer or
Authorised agent of the owner:
Date

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 Annexure -II
Form-B

Application for Permission for carrying out construction of building or structure,

change of use of building

From

--------------------------
-----------------------------
------------------------------
(Affix stamp
size photo
graph of the
applicant)

To

The Executive Authority of the Local body

-------------------------------------------

1. I/We hereby apply for permission for carrying out construction of building or
structure, change of use of building as described in the accompanying plans and drawings.
2. I/We have absolute right over the land applied for and have not made any
encroachment on any government land.
3. The names of the registered professionals employed by me/us for the development
are as under:
a) The plans have been prepared by Registered Architect/Engineer ---------------
----- [name and registration no.]
b) The structural report, details and drawings have been prepared and supplied
by the Registered Structural Engineer --------------------- [name and
registration no.]
c) The construction of the proposed buildings will be carried under the
supervision of the Registered Construction Engineer on Record ……………(name
and registration no.)
d) For the foundation work of the multi-storeyed building, the services of the
Registered Geo-technical Engineer ………….. (name and registration
no.) will be availed.
e) The construction work of a MSB executed by Registered Construction
Engineer on the record will be under the independent quality inspection
programme prepared and implemented under the supervision of the
independent Registered Quality Auditor on record…………… (name and
registration no.)
4. I/We have read the Building Rules applicable for the Local body framed under the
provisions of the relevant Act and claim to be fully conversant with it.
5. I/We shall fulfill my duties and responsibility in accordance with the provisions of
the Building Rules.
Signature of the Owner/Registered Developer

Date:

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1. Applicant’s name :

2. Postal Address for correspondence :

Telephone No. for communication

3. Applicant’s right over the land to make the

proposed development (documentary
evidence to be enclosed :

4. Development site address :

5. Present use of the land and/ or the :

building [Please give details of each use]

6. Proposed use of the land and/the building,

[Please give details of each use] :

7. Whether the site applied for forms part of/lie in an

approved layout. If yes, please give date of
approval and reference no, with a copy of
the approved layout plan duly authenticated :

8. Existing building - Floor area -

- No.of dwelling units –

9. Proposed building - Floor area

- No. of dwelling Units

10. Whether all the documentary evidence,

plans details, certificates required to be
enclosed with the application as per the
Building Rules have been enclosed:

11. In industrial use machineries

a) Existing H.P.
Proposed H.P.
b) No. of workers - Existing
- Proposed
c) Whether detailed report on the raw materials used,
process and machineries involved, effluent discharge
methods progressed, product manufactured, category
of power consumption (i.e. LT/HT), action taken and
minimize its negative impact, if any, or the environment,
etc. enclosed

Date: Signature of the Owner/Builder

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[DR No. 4(1)(d)]

FORM-C

FORM OF UNDERTAKING TO BE EXECUTED BY THE LAND OWNER (OR POWER

OF ATTORNEY HOLDER OR BUILDER OR PROMOTER) AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER,
ARCHITECT, GEO-TECH EXPERT AND SITE ENGINEER.

This deed of undertaking executed at Chennai on the…………………day

of……………………………20.. by the landowner Thiru/Tmt/Selvi
………………………………………………… Son/Daughter of ………………………………….
aged…………………………..Residing at
No.………………………………………………………………..... (or) Power of Attorney Holder (or)
Builder (or) Promoter / Structural Engineer __________, Architect __________________, Geo-
Tech Consultant __________________ in respect of proposed development / construction
made in Door No._________, _________________ Road in the following S.No.

S.No. / R.S.No. / T.S.No. Block No. Village Taluk

in favour of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority having office at

Thalamuthu Natarajan Building, No.1,Gandhi Irwin Road,Egmore,Madras-600 008
witnesseth as follows.

2. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)

have applied for the Planning Permission for construction in the above premises by
submitting an application to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority in
accordance with the planning norms prescribed in the prevailing Development Regulations.
I am associated with the project as Land Owner/Power of Attorney
Holder/Builder/Promoter. The extent of site as per document is _____ sq.m. and as per
Patta / TSLR / PLR / Handing over sketch _______ sq.mt. I assure that I will put up the
construction only in accordance with the approved plan without any deviation and if any
construction is later on found not in accordance with the approved plan and any
unauthorized addition is made, I agree for the forfeiture of the Security Deposit which will
be collected while issuing Planning Permission, and also agree to demolish the such a
deviation marked by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority within thirty days
after such notice, failing which, apart from forfeiture of Security Deposit, the Chennai
Metropolitan Development Authority may demolish or cause to demolish such unauthorized
or deviated constructions at the site under reference and recover the cost of demolition from
me.

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 3. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)
also assure that the open space around the building to be left or the usage of the building,
including the car parking in ground floor, will be kept as specified in the approved plan and
it will not be converted into any other use except the purpose for which it is approved. If
any structural modification or usage differs from the approved plan, the CMDA is at liberty
at any time to remove any structural modification or usage and the expenses incurred by
the CMDA is recoverable from me for non-compliance of their request or order.

4. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)

further assure that I will not convert any place of the construction in contravention to the
approved plan, especially in respect of car parking as specified in the sanctioned plan. At
any time in future, I will not convert the car parking on stilts by covering them fully, and
use the car parking space for any other purposes. If any construction work in car parking
place, converting them either as a flat or for any other purpose, is done either by me or by
my successor or by any other person to whom the said construction is transferred in future,
without getting appropriate order for doing so from the Competent Authority, the Authority
is at liberty at any time to take any action to remove any structural modification or usage
and the expenses incurred by the Authority is recoverable from me/my successor or from
any other person to whom the said construction is transferred in future.

5. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)

hereby undertake that, I am, jointly and severally responsible with the Land Owner/Power
of Attorney Holder/Builder/Promoter to carry out the developments in accordance with the
permission granted and also for payment of Development Charges, Security Deposit,
Scrutiny Fee and for all other charges levied from time to time by the Authority and also
liable for penal provisions for developments made in contravention of the Development
Regulations and these presents.

6. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)

assure that I/We will pay the premium FSI charges as applicable in case the FSI area
exceeds the permissible FSI as per Development Regulations.

7. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)

assure that I / We shall gift the OSR area as applicable or pay the equivalent land cost in
lieu of OSR area as per Development Regulations.

8. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)

assure that I / We shall gift the Street Alignment Portion / Road Widening Portion / Link
Road as per the provisions in the Development Regulations to the Authority / Localbody
before issue of Planning Permission.

9. I/We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)

hereby solemnly affirm and declare that I / We are the absolute owner / owners / Power of
Attorney Agent / Lease Holder of the said property and it is not covered under the Land
Ceiling and Land Acquisition (in respect of Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Land Reforms Act,
1961 and Land Ceiling Act, 1978) and I / We shall be liable for all future consequences in
case of land falling under Land Ceiling, Land Reforms or Land Acquisition.

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 10. I / We (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or
Promoter) have engaged the following as the consultant for the proposed development:

Consultant Name and Registration No. E-Mail Signature

Address ID & Mobile No.
Architect / L.S.
Structural
Engineer
Geo-Tech Expert
Site Supervision
Engineer

This is to certify that I the Architect / LS of the site has inspected the site at
S.No. / R.S.No. / T.S.No. Block No. Village Taluk

I, the Architect / Licensed Surveyor certify that

The ………………………..Road abutting the site under reference is public
(maintained by the Local Body) and its width actually measures ………m in front of the site
and qualifying width of …..m is available for a length of 250m / 500m as shown in the Road
width sketch enclosed mentioning width of the road at regular interval of 25 m mentioning
the landmark of the stretch where width has been measured.

I have personally verified the site measurements on ground and dimensions given in
the plan correspond with the actual on the ground.

The residuary plot details including structures thereon evidenced by documents

correspond with the actual on the ground.

Distance between the site and nearby waterbody, if any, is _____ m.

Distance between the site and quarry / crusher, if any, within 500m is ------ m
Distance between the site and burial ground , if any, within a distance of 30 m
from a place declared and used as a burning or burial place / ground is -----m
The Street Alignment Portion / Road Widening Portion / OSR Area shown in the Site
Plan tallies to the dimensions in the ground condition.

The site approval for Special Building / MSB is enclosed (in such cases item No.1
to 7 does not arise).
The building plans prepared and submitted herewith satisfy the relevant provisions
of development regulations vide planning parameters compliance statement.

The site lies vacant (or) not.

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 The depth of the plot with reference to road level is _______ m.

HT / LT line passes through the site : Yes / No

(If yes, to be shown in the site plan)

Topo Plan furnished showing the surrounding developments for a radius of 500 m
correspond with the actual on the ground.

The coverage of the building mentioned in the Plan is correct.

In case of non-issuance of NOC, I shall obtain NOC / remarks from the department’s
concerned before commencement of the construction and comply the conditions stipulated
by the concerned NOC /Remarks issuing Department during the construction and submit
the NOC / remarks along with certificate from the concerned agencies on fulfillment of the
NOC conditions at the time of applying for Completion Certificate.

I the Architect / LS to inform Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority before

the commencement of crucial stages of construction viz.

Earth work for foundation

Foundation concreting
Laying the roof of basement floor
Laying the roof at each floor level
After completing the finishing work

(White washing, colouring, fixing, water supply, drainage or other sanitary fitments)
and before obtaining regular connection for water supply / electricity.

I the Architect / LS also undertake to communicate to Chennai Metropolitan

Development Authority Certificate to the effect that the construction is in conformity with
the plan approved by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority at the crucial stages
mentioned above.

If any deviation to the approved plan is proposed to be made, I the Architect / LS

shall obtain prior approval of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

I the Architect / LS shall intimate Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

immediately if for any reasons association with the project ceases

The above information furnished is correct. If any information furnished is found

wrong, I am aware that action shall be initiated against me and I shall not be henceforth
allowed to sign in the Plans for the Planning Permission Applications processed by GCC,
Local Body, CMDA and DTCP. To this effect an Undertaking shall be obtained from
Architect / Licensed Surveyor and owner.

SIGNATURE OF THE ARCHITECT /ENGINEER

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 We (Owner / Builder / Structural Engineer / Architect / Geo-Tech
Expert) certify that the structural plans of the building meet the structural safety
requirements for all situations including natural disasters, as applicable, as stipulated
under Part 6 Structural Design of the National Building Code of India and other relevant
Codes; T he design has been done after detailed soil test and we are satisfied as to the
adequacy of soil test carried out and the information given therein is factually correct to the
best of our knowledge and understanding.

T he site is fit for the proposed construction, it has been tested vide soil test report.
No......................... dt..................... done by ...................................

We (Owner / Builder / Structural Engineer / Architect / Site Engineer)

certify that the development, erection, re-erection or making alteration in the building shall
be carried out under our supervision and we certify that all the materials (type and grade)
and the workmanship of the work shall be generally in accordance with the general and
detailed specifications, as per NBC standards and to meet out the structural design of the
proposed building.

We (Owner / Builder / Structural Engineer / Architect / Site Engineer)

undertake not to continue construction without any supervis ion by the our Site Engineer
and submit the report to the local body.

I (Landowner / Builder ) certify to engage the above mentioned Engineers for

the active period of building execution and I hereby assure to give Revised Certificate in
case of any change of Engineer, I shall ensure no work is taken up in this period till
required Engineers are engaged by me.

In case construction work is entrusted by a Builders Agreement to a 3rd

Party, I (Land Owner or Power of Attorney Holder or Builder or Promoter)shall undertake to
include these conditions as part of the agreement.

Applicable incase of existing building within the site

I (Structural Engineer / Architect / Site Engineer) hereby certify that the

development, erection, re-erection or for making alteration in the building has been carried
out under our supervision and we certify that all the materials (type and grade) and the
workmanship of the work was in accordance with the general and detailed specifications, as
per NBC standards and met out the structural design of the constructed building. The
construction was made under the supervision of Site Engineer and submitted the report to
the local body periodically.

I (Owner / Builder / Structural Engineer / Architect) hereby certify that

the building, has been designed by me ………………………………………………and the
Structural Design was made by Thiru ……………………………………………………………… to
the approved plans sanctioned in the Planning Permission No. ………………………… dated
…………………… and the Building Permit No………………………………
dated………………………….. The Building has been constructed and completed under my
guidance and supervision as per the structural design furnished by the Structural Engineer
engaged by us. I also assure and undertake that, I have signed in the plan and in “as on
site” plan and the same is structurally safe and fit for occupancy based on my personal
assessment and certification of the Structural Engineer engaged by us.

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 This deed of undertaking is executed by us on the…………………….day
of…………………………………….20………….with the full knowledge of the contents of this
document.

Consultant Name and Registration No. E-Mail ID & Signature

Address Mobile No.
Owner of the
land / Power of
Attorney Holder /
Lease Holder
Architect / L.S.
Structural
Engineer
Geo-Tech Expert
Site Supervision
Engineer

DEPONENT

Witnesses:

1.

2.

Duly attested by the

SEAL Notary Public

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Planning Permission Application is processed based on the

compliance to land use to the Development Regulations Provisions, which forms

part of Second Master Plan;

compliance to the Provisions of other relevant Act and Rules with respect to
construction is the responsibility of the applicant / owner and CMDA are responsible for
any lapse;

Planning Permission for buildings is issued in accordance with the provisions of the
Town & Country Planning Act, 1971 and the rules made there under. This provision does
not cover the structural stability aspect of the building including the safety during the
construction. However, these aspects are covered under the provisions of the Local Bodies
Act.

As far as, the structural stability aspect of the building is concerned, it falls within
the jurisdiction of the Local Body concerned as stated in the connected Building Rules
under the respective Local Body Act 1920, such as Madras City Municipal Corporation Act
1919, Tamil Nadu District Municipality Act, Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act. The Planning
Permission issued under the provision of Tamil Nadu Town & Country Planning Act 1971,
does not cover the Structural Stability aspect. However, it is the sole responsibility of the
applicant / developer / Power Agent and the Structural Engineers / License Surveyor /
Architects who has signed in the plan to ensure the safety during construction and after
construction and also for the continued structural stability of the buildings. In this regard,
applicant along with the Architect and Structural Engineer and Construction Engineer has
furnished necessary undertakings for structural sufficiency as well as for supervision in the
prescribed formats.

Issuance of Planning Permission by CMDA under the statutory provisions does not
confirm any ownership or title over the property, in favour of the applicant. Before issuing
Planning Permission for any development, CMDA in this regard, checks only the aspect of
applicant’s right over the site under reference to make the development thereon based on
the copies of the documents (such as Sale Deed, Patta, Lease Deed, Gift Deed etc., and
GPA) furnished by the applicant along with his /her application to prove the same. Thus,
CMDA primarily considers only the aspect whether the applicant prima facie has a right to
carry out development on the site under reference.

Any person who acquires interest in the property shall ensure independently about
the ownership and the applicant’s right before acquiring the same. Further, if any
individual claim right (or) title over the property he / she / they shall have to prove it before
the appropriate / competent Court to decide on the ownership or get the matter settled in
the Court of Law and CMDA is not the competent authority to decide on this matter.

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Parking Requirements
(a) For the use of the occupants and of persons visiting the premises for the purposes of
profession, trade, business, recreation or any other activity parking spaces and
parking facilities shall be provided within the site to the satisfaction of the Executive
Authority and conforming to the standards specified below.
(b) The portion of the site affected by street alignment shall not be reserved for parking.
PART-I
(1) Residential
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
Dwelling Unit No. of Parking Dwelling Unit
No. of Parking Spaces
with Spaces with
Floor area upto Floor area upto
Nil Nil
25 sq.m 50 sq.m
Floor area above Floor area above
25 sq.m and 1 Two Wheeler space 50 sq.m and 1 Two Wheeler space
upto 50 sq.m upto 75 sq.m
Floor area 1 car space for every Floor area
1 car space for every 2 dwelling
above 50 sq.m 2 dwelling units and above 75 sq.m
units and 1 Two Wheeler space
and upto 75 1 Two Wheeler space and upto 100
for every dwelling unit
sq.m for every dwelling unit sq.m
Floor area 1 car space for every Floor area
1 car space for every 100 sq.m
above 75 sq.m 75 sq.m above 100 sq.m
Visitors Parking:
In addition to the parking spaces specified above, parking spaces for visitors shall be
provided to the extent of 10% of the number stipulated above rounded to the nearest whole
number where number of dwelling units exceeds six.
Note: 1.In cases where the number of car parking spaces required in an ordinary residential
building does not exceed 3 in number, separate driveway/aisle is not necessary.
2. In cases of flatted residential development where the number of car spaces required for a
dwelling unit does not exceed 2 in number separate aisle is not necessary for the second car
space required for that dwelling unit.
(2) Shops/Shopping Centres/Departmental Stores/Super Markets
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
Floor Area No. of Parking Spaces Floor Area No. of Parking Spaces
Upto 50 Nil Upto 75 sq.m Nil
sq.m
Above 50 1 car space and 1 Two Above 75 1 car space and 1 Two wheeler
sq.m wheeler space for every 50 sq. m space for every 75 sq.m or part
sq.m or part thereof thereof excluding the first 75
excluding the first 50 sq.m sq.m
(3) Automobile Showrooms
1 car space for every 100 sq.m of gross area including the office area, service area, wash
area, etc. This space is exclusive of the space provided for the display of new vehicles but
inclusive of the space required for parking of service vehicles.
(4) Government Offices
Floor Area No. of Parking Spaces

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 1 car space for every 150 sq.m or part thereof
Upto 500 sq.m and 1 Two Wheeler space for every 25 sq.m or
part thereof.
1 car space for every 100 sq.m or part thereof
Above 500 sq.m and 1 Two Wheeler space for every 25 sq.m or
part thereof
Visitors Parking:
In addition to the parking spaces specified above, parking spaces for visitors shall be
provided to the extent of 10% of the number stipulated above subject to a minimum of 1
car space and 1 Two Wheeler space.
(5) Other Offices including regional offices of banks, etc.
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space for every 100sq.m of floor 1 car space for every 100sq.m of floor area or
area or part thereof and 1 two wheeler part thereof and 1 two wheeler space for every
space for every 25sqm of floor area or 25sqm of floor area or part thereof
part thereof
Visitors Parking:
In addition to the parking spaces specified above, parking spaces for visitors shall be
provided to the extent of 10% of the number stipulated above subject to a minimum of 1
car space and 1 Two wheeler space.

(6) Banks – service branches

(A) Corporation Limit, Municipalities, (B) Town Panchayat Areas

1 car space for every 75sqm of floor 1 car space for every 125sq..m of floor area or part
area or part thereof and 1 two wheeler thereof and 1 two wheeler space for every 25sqm of
space for every 25sq.m of floor area or floor area or part thereof
part thereof.

(7) ATM Centres

1 car space for every 25sqm of floor area or part thereof

(8) Post Offices, Telegraph Offices, Telephone Offices and Similar establishments
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space for every 150sq.m of floor area 1 car space for every 250sq.m of floor area or
or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space part thereof and 1 two wheeler space for every
for every 50sq.m of floor area or part 100sq.m of floor area or part thereof
thereof.

(9) IT Offices, IT Enabled Services, Bio Informatics Centres

1 car space for every 50sq.m of floor area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space for every
25sq.m of floor area or part thereof.

(10) Restaurants and Hotels

(a) Restaurants, Fast Food outlets
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas

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or part thereof and 1 two wheeler space part thereof and 1 two wheeler space for every
for every 25sq.m of floor area or part 50sq.m of floor area or part thereof
thereof
(b) Starred Hotels, Major Hotels and Lodges with more than 50 rooms in CMA
1 car space for every 4-guest rooms and for the non-room area, 1 car space for every
100sq.m of floor area or part thereof and 1 two wheeler space for every 50sq.m of floor area
or part thereof. For restaurants in these hotels – same as that specified for restaurants
specified above.
(c) Unstarred Hotels, other Hotels & Lodges
1 car space for every 10-guest rooms and for the non-room area, 1 car space for every
100sq.m of floor area or part thereof and 1 two wheeler space for every 50sq.m of floor area
or part thereof. For restaurants in these hotels – same as that specified for restaurants
specified above.
(11) Hostels
1 Two Wheeler for every 10 rooms

(12) Auditorium, Kalyana Mandapams, Cinema Halls

(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space and 1 two wheeler space for 1 car space and 1 two wheeler space for the
the every 20sq.m of Auditorium/Kalyana every 50sq.m of Auditorium/Kalyana
Mandapam area or part thereof Mandapam area or part thereof

(13) Educational Institutions

(a) Government Schools/Local Body schools
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space for every 500sq.m of class 1 two-wheeler space for every 50sq.m of class
room area or part thereof and 1 two room area or part thereof and one cycle
wheeler space for every 50sq.m of class space for every 5sq.m of class room area or
room or part thereof and one cycle space part thereof.
for every 10sq.m of class room area or part
thereof.
(b) Private Schools
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space for every 100sq.m of class 1 car space for every 300sq.m of class room
room area or part thereof and 1 two area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space
wheeler space for every 50sq.m of class for every 50sq.m of class room area or part
room or part thereof and one cycle space thereof and one cycle space for every 5sq.m.
for every 10sq.m of class room area or part of class room area or part thereof.
thereof.
Note: 50% of the car spaces specified above shall be provided in the front area abutting the road
so
as to act as a recessed parking area for the vehicles coming for drop/pick up for students.

(c) Colleges
1 car space for every 100sq.m of class room area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler
space for every 50sq.m of class room area or part thereof.
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space for every 50sq.m of class room area or part thereof.
(e) Software/Hardware and other training institutes
1 car space for every 100sq.m of floor area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space
for every 30sqm of floor area or part thereof.
14) Hospitals and Nursing Homes
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
Floor Area No. of Spaces No. of Spaces
Upto 1 car space and 1 Two wheeler space 1 car space and 1 Two wheeler space
3000sqm for every 50sq.m or part thereof for every 100sq.m or part thereof
Above 1 car space and 1 Two wheeler space 1 car space and 1 Two wheeler space
3000sqm for every 75sq.m or part thereof for every 150sq.m or part thereof

(15) Health Clubs and Recreational Centres.

(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space and 1 Two wheeler space for 1 car space and 1 Two wheeler space for every
every 50sq.m of floor area or part thereof 75sq.m of floor area or part thereof

(16) Recreational Clubs

(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space for every 75sq.m of floor area 1 car space for every 100sq.m of floor area or
or part thereof part thereof.

(17) Industries
(a) Manufacturing industries, service industries, biotechnology industries
1 car space for every 100sq.m of office floor area or part thereof and 1 two wheeler space and
1 cycle space for every 50sq.m of workshop floor area or part thereof and 1 lorry space for
every 500sqm or workshop floor area or part thereof
(b) Cottage Industries
1 car space for every 100sq.m of office floor area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space and
1 cycle space for every 50sq.m of workshop floor area or part thereof.
(c) Garments / Packaging Industries
1 car space for every 200sq.m of office floor area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space and
1 cycle space for every 50sq.m of workshop floor area or part thereof.
(d) Electrical and Electronic Industries including Computer hardware industries
1 car space for every 100sq.m of office floor area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space and
1 cycle space for every 50sq.m of workshop floor area or part thereof.

(e) IT Industries, Software, Bio Informatics Industries

1 car space for every 50sq.m of floor area or part thereof and 1 two-wheeler space for every
25sq.m of floor area or part thereof.

(18) Godowns, Ware Houses & Wholesale Stores, etc.

(a) Godown, Warehouses, Freight Stations, Containerisation Units
If the area is open, 1 lorry space for every 300sq.m of plot area or part thereof
If the area is covered, 1 lorry space for every 300sq.m of covered area or part thereof.
(b) Cold Storage
1 lorry space for every 500sqm of floor area or part thereof.

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(19) Religious Buildings
(A) Corporation/ Municipal Areas (B) Town Panchayat Areas
1 car space for every 100sq.m of floor area 1 car space for every 250sq.m of floor area or
or part thereof and 1 two wheeler space part thereof and 1 two wheeler space for every
for every 50sqm of floor area or part 100sqm of floor area or part thereof
thereof
General Note
Where the prescriptions are based on the total plinth area, the no. of car/two wheeler
parking spaces required shall be calculated for 75% of the total plinth area in the
buildings.

In cases of residential developments, the no. of car/two wheeler parking spaces required
for a dwelling shall be based on the size of the dwelling unit, excluding the common areas
like common corridors, staircases, etc.

PART – II
Off Street Parking Standards
(A) Stall Size:
The dimension of the parking stall for different kind of vehicles shall be:
Vehicle Type Breadth (m) Length (m)
Car 2.5 5.0
Two Wheelers 1.0 1.8
LCV 3.5 7.0
Lorry/Bus 3.5 10.0
Articulated Vehicles [Container Vehicles] 3.5 16.0
In cases of parallel parking of cars, the dimension of parking stall shall be 6.0m X 2.50 m.
The stall dimensions mentioned above shall be clear of any structural members. Where a
stall is adjacent to a large element such as a wall, minimum stall width shall be 2.7m for
parallel parking and where cars cannot be parked by reversing, minimum stall length shall
be 7.2m.
(B) Parking for Special (physically challenged) persons
For Buildings having more than 2 floors 10% of the required car/two wheelers parking
spaces subject to minimum of 2 car spaces and 2 two-wheeler spaces shall be reserved for
the physically handicapped persons near the entrance. This is to provide an exclusive
reservation of car parking for physically handicapped and also to provide them easy access
to the lift and staircase.
(C) Driveway and Aisle Widths
Driveway:
The driveway width shall be 3.0m for one-way movement and 7.0m for two-way movement.
Aisle Widths:
Aisle is a access lane leading to/abutting the individual parking lot within a parking facility.
The aisle widths for different types of parking shall be:
Angles above 600 &
Vehicle Type Parallel Parking All angles up to 600
Perpendicular parking
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 Car 3.0m 3.0m 6.0m
LCV/Truck/Bus 7.0m 7.0m 10.0m
The width of the driveway and the aisle shall be free from kerb and other encumbrances.
(D) Width Entry and Exit Gates
The width of entry or exit gates shall be a minimum of 3.0m
(E) Turning Radius
The minimum inner turning radius in driveway areas and ramps shall be 4.0m
(F) Gradient
Slope of parking spaces shall be not more than 4% in any direction.
(G) Ramps
The minimum clear width of the ramps shall be 3.5m for one-way movement and
7.0m for two-way movement. Gradient shall not be steeper than 1 in 8.
(H) Headroom
The clear headroom (between floor and beam bottom) shall be minimum 2.2metres
those parts of a building intended to be used for parking of wheeled vehicles and also for all
approaching parts like ramp, covered access, etc.

PART – III
Standards for Multi Level Parking Lots
(A) Location of Multi Level Parking Lots
Structures exclusively for multi level parking shall abut on a road of minimum 7.2m
in width where the height is upto 15.25m and road of minimum 18.0m in width where its
height exceeds 15.25m. As proposed there will not be any FSI/coverage restriction for such
multi level parking lots.
For automated/mechanically-operated parking the executive authority
notwithstanding anything containing in the rules subject to such conditions as may be
decided by the executive authority may permit parking lots/structures taking into account
safety and environmental aspects.
(B) Setbacks
The setbacks all round and spacing between blocks within the site for multi level
parking structures up to 15.25m high shall be a minimum if 4.0m, irrespective of the area
of location of the multi level parking structure. Where the height of the building exceeds
15.25m, the building shall conform to the norms laid in the rules for MSB except in respect
of the plot coverage and FSI requirements.

(C) Width of Entry and Exit

The width of entry or exit gates shall be a minimum of 4.5m. The entry or exit gate
shall be located away from junctions. In cases of large sites with frontage along road
exceeds 50 m; additional entry exit may be permitted.
(D) Other Requirements:
(i) Parapet/Protection Frame - All floors above ground floor shall have a RCC
parapet/protection frame of height not less than 1.0m
(ii) Ventilation - In case of parking on ground floor, all sides shall be left open for
ventilation and lighting. In case of all floors above ground floor, adequate
natural ventilation and lighting should be provided. In case of basement or sub
basement parking, adequate mechanical ventilation and adequate lighting
should be provided.
(iii) Where car/two wheeler lifts are proposed/provided there shall be at least one
ramp to standards from the parking floors to the ground level.

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List of cottage industries

1. Areca nut cutting
2. Appalam Manufacturing
3. Bee-Keeping (Agriculture) Honey and Bee’s wax
4. Bakery - Biscuits, Cakes
5. Blanco Cakes and Bee’s wax
6. Confectionary – Sweets
7. Coffee roasting and grinding
8. Dehydrated fruits and vegetables, dried fruits and dried vegetables
9. Fruit canning
10. Jaggery manufacture, Gur-making from sugarcane, date palm of Palmyra and
coconut tree, handmade sugar, sugar candy
11. Jam, jellies and preserves
12. Syrups, aerated water, ice making
13. Vermicelli manufacture
14. Apparel and ready-made clothing (including sarees, dhoties)
15. Artificial flowers
16. Alce fibre extraction - Palmyra, coconut fibres
17. Banian manufacture
18. Blanket weaving
19. Block engraving for cloth printing
20. Brush manufacture
21. Button making out of mother of pearl, horns, brass and tin
22. Calico printing
23. Canvas shoes manufacture
24. Embroidery, knitting, crochets and needle work
25. Hosiery (with hand and power)
26. Laundry and cleaning clothes
27. Leather goods making, boots, shoes, chappals, slippers, bed straps.
28. Ornaments and jewellery (including bangles, combs).
29. Ornamental Leather craft, money-purses handbags.
30. Weaving cotton, wool, tusser, jute, matka, silk
31. Spinning cotton wool in charkas
32. Tailoring
33. Woolen fabrics and woolen goods
34. Wool clipping and grading
35. Fly shuttles, looms making
36. Ribbon manufacture
37. Cane furniture (also cane and basket ware, matting)
38. Cement ware works.
39. Coir, coir making, rope
40. Candle sticks manufacture
41. Agarbathi making
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43. Clay modeling, paper mache works
44. Crayons
45. Engraving on metals
46. Enamellings
47. Handmade paper and pulp paper cutting and paper fans
48. Inks, inkpads (for rubber stamps)
49. Lapidaries work
50. Musical instruments – stringed or reed
51. Painting on blanks and glass
52. Perfumery – essential oils and scents
53. Pith works – pith hat, garlands, and flower
54. Printing and allied trade – book binding, block making
55. Soap making
56. Koraimats, plates, baskets, handbags, window screen
57. Palmyra leaf – fancy and utility articles midribs
58. Palmyra fibre – brush making
59. Palmyra rafters and stems – furniture, cots, weaving of cots and seating from stem
strips
60. Wood turners industry, other wood works
61. Fibre and fibre products
62. Icons
63. Match sticks manufacture (– manufacture of splints with wood only)
64. Fountain pen manufacture
65. Minor Radio parts manufacture
66. Braided cord manufacture
67. Storing of articles in Frigidaire
68. Toys
69. Slips
70 Decorticating dhal by hand grinding
71. Twisting and throwing of silks and cotton yarns
72. Twisting and winding of silk thread, cotton thread, artificial yarns
73. Wax costing on paper and cloth.

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 Annexure-VI

Industries classified as “Green”

1 Washing of used sand by hydraulic discharge

2 Atta – chakkies
3 Rice Mills
4 Ice Boxes
5 Dhal mills
6 Groundnut decorticating (dry)
7 Chilling
8 Tailoring and garment making
9 Cotton and woolen hosiery
10 Apparel making
11 Handloom weaving
12 Shoe lace manufacturing
13 Gold and silver thread and saree work
14 Gold and silver smithy
15 Leather foot wear and leather products excluding tanning and hide processing
16 Musical instruments manufacturing
17 Sports goods
18 Bamboo and cane products only dry operations
19 Cardboard box and paper products (paper and pulp manufacture excluded)
20 Insulation and other coated papers (paper and pulp manufacture excluded)
21 Scientific and mathematical instruments
22 Furniture (wooden and steel)
23 Assembly of domestic electrical appliances
24 Radio assembling
25 Fountain pens
26 Polythene, plastic and PVC goods through extraction/moulding
27 Rope (Cotton and Plastic)
28 Carpet weaving
29 Assembly of Air coolers, conditioners
30 Assembly of by-cycles, baby carriages and other small non-motorised vehicles.
31 Electronic equipment (assembly)
32 Toys
33 Candles
34 Carpentry excluding saw-mill
35 Cold storages (small scale)
36 Oil ginning/expelling (No hydrogenation and no refining)
37 Jobbing and machining
38 Manufacture of steel, trunks and suitcases
39 Paper pins and ‘U’ clips
40 Block making and card printing
41 Optical frames

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43 Power looms and handlooms (without dying and bleaching)
44 Printing press
45 Garment stitching, tailoring
46 Thermometer making
47 Foot wears (rubber)
48 Plastic processed goods
49 Medical and surgical instruments
50 Electronic and Electrical goods
51 Rubber Goods industries
52 Factory product, Biscuits and confectionaries
53 Instant tea/Coffee processing
54 Malted food

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Industries classified as “Orange”

1 Manufacture of mirror from sheet glass and photo framing

2 Surgical gauzes and bandages
3 Wires, Pipes, Extruded shapes from metals
4 Automobiles servicing and repair stations
5 Ice cream
6 Mineralised water and soft drinks bottling plants
7 Steel furniture, fasteners, etc.
8 Fragrance, flavours and food additives
9 Aerated water/soft drinks
10 Light Engineering industry excluding fabrication & forging
11 Plastic industries like injection moulding
12 Readymade garment industries
13 Flour Mills upto 20 horse powers
14 Designing of fabrics
15 Washing of fabrics
16 Trimming, Cutting, Using and blanching of fruits and vegetables
17 Washing of equipments and regular food washing using cooling water
18 Separated milk and whey
19 Steeping and processing of grain
20 Bleaching
21 Degreasing
22 Phosphating
23 Dying and Printing
24 Cooking of fibres, digesting
25 Juicing of sugarcane, extraction of sugar
26 Filtration, Centrifugation, Distillation of edible oils
27 Pulping and fermenting of coffee beans
28 Electroplating, Galvanizing
29 Cotton spinning and weaving
30 Polishing
31 Surface quoting
32 Granite Industry except quarrying
33 Formulations of pharmaceuticals
34 Dyeing and printing (small units)
35 Laboratory ware
36 Wire drawing (cold process) and bailing straps
37 Potassium permanganates
38 Textile industry
39 Dyes and Dyestuff
40 DM plant exceeding 20 kilo litres per day capacity

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List of Industries Permissible in Special and Hazardous Industries Zone

All Industries classified as “RED” by TNPCB i.e.,

1. Lime Manufacture
2. Ceramics
3. Sanitary wares
4. Tyres and Tubes
5. Refuse incineration
6. Large flour mills
7. Vegetable oils including solvent extracted oils
8. Soap with/without steam boiling process and synthetic detergent formulations
9. Steam generating plants
10. Manufacture of machineries and machine tools and equipments
11. Manufacture of office and household equipments and appliances involving use of
fossils fuel combustion
12. Industrial gases (only nitrogen, oxygen and O2)
13. Miscellaneous glass wears without involving use of fossil fuel combustion
14. Optical glass
15. Petroleum, storage and transfer facility
16. Surgical and medical products including prophylactic and latex products
17. Manufacture of power driven pumps, compressors, and Refrigeration units, fire
fighting equipments, etc.
18. Acetylene (synthetic)
19. Glue and gelatin
20. Metallic sodium
21. Photographic films, papers and photographic chemicals
22. Plant nutrients (manure)
23. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals extraction, refining, casting/forging, alloy making
processing, etc.
24. Dry coal processing / mineral processing, industries like sintering, beneficiation,
pelletisation, etc.
25. Phosphate rock processing plants.
26. Cement plants with horizontal rotary kilns
27. Glass and Glass products involving use of coal
28. Petroleum refinery
29. Petro-chemical industries
30. Manufacture of lubricating oils and greases
31. Synthetic rubber manufacture
32. Coal, oil, nuclear and wood based thermal power plants
33. Vanaspathi hydrogenated, vegetable oils/industrial purposes
34. Sugar Mills (white and khandasari)
35. Craft paper mills
36. Coke oven by-products and coal tar – distillation products
37. Alkalis
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39. Potash
40. Electro thermal product (artificial abrasives, calcium carbide, etc.)
41. Phosphorus and its compounds
42. Acids and their salts (organic and inorganic)
43. Nitrogen compound (cyanides, cynamides and other nitrogen compounds)
44. Explosives (including Industrial explosives, detonators and fuses)
45. Phthalic an hydrides
46. Process involving chlorinated hydro carbon
47. Chlorine, fluorine, aromine, iodine and their compounds
48. Fertilizer industries
49. Paper board and straw board
50. Synthetic fibres
51. Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides (basic manufacture and
formulation)
52. Basic drugs
53. Alcohol (industrial or potable)
54. Leather industry including tanning and processing
55. Coke making, coal liquefaction and fuel gas making industries
56. Fibre glass production and processing
57. Refractory
58. Manufacture of pulp - wood pulp, mechanical or chemical (including dissolving pulp)
and/paper making.
59. Pigment dyes and their intermediates.
60. Industrial carbons (including graphite, electrodes, anodes, midget electrons,
graphite, blocks, crucibles, gas carbons activated, carbon synthetic diamonds,
carbon black, black, lamp etc.)
61. Electro chemicals (other than those covered under alkali group)
62. Paints, enamels and varnishes
63. Ploy propylene
64. Poly vinyl chloride
65. Chlorates, per chlorates and peroxides
66. Polishes
67. Synthetic resin and plastic products

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Regulation for the grant of TDR

1. The owner or lessee of a land who has right to transfer the land (a part or whole), which
is, required for-
(i) any road widening/new road formation as proposed in the Master Plan or DDP or
notified by the local body,
(ii) any traffic and transport infrastructure development such as bus stops/stands,
elevated ways, railways etc., and
(iii) any urban infrastructure development such as water
supply, sewerage, drainage, electricity, education, health, notified by the State
Government Department or Government Agency or local body,
is eligible for the award of Transfer of Development Rights [TDR] in the form of FSI [in lieu
of monetary compensation] to the extent and on the conditions set out below.

2. The award will entitle the owner of the land to FSI in the form of Development Rights
Certificate (DRC), which he may use himself or transfer to any other person for utilisation
within the Local body concerned.

3. Development Right Certificate will be granted to the owner or lessee only if the land is not
affected by proceedings under Tamil Nadu Land Ceiling Act, 1978 (Under the Repeal and
saving provision) and on production of certificates from the ULC Competent Authority to
that effect.

4. Development rights are available for transfer only in cases where the public
projects/schemes stated in para -1- above have not been implemented i.e. it will be
available only for prospective developments. It shall not apply in the case of existing or
retention users, or any compulsory reservation of space for public purpose or recreational
use or EWS/social housing etc. in the cases of subdivisions/layouts/special
buildings/group developments/ multistoreyed buildings or such other developments
prescribed in these Building Rules.

5. DRC shall be issued by the Competent Authority. In the certificate FSI credit to which the
DRC holder is entitled in terms of the area of land surrendered and its location, and
restrictions/conditions if any shall be stated.

6. (a) The FSI credit in the form of DRC shall be equal to the surrendered land area
multiplied by an FSI of 1.5 multiplied further by factor arrived at by dividing the guide line
value of the land surrendered with the guide line value of the land at which the
development right transferred is proposed to be received/utilized. Further as an incentive,
TDR shall be based on one-and-a-half-times the Guide Line Value.
Wherever the lands surrendered quality for FSI of 2.00 or more, the extent of
additional FSI allowed in TDR shall be additional FSI 0.25.

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 (b) For arriving at the FSI credit the Guide Line Value [GLV] of the land surrendered and
the GLV of the DRC utilized shall be with reference to the GLVs at the export and import
sites in the year of DRC utilisation applied for.

7. The land required for the project/scheme shall be surrendered before getting the DRC,
through a registered gift deed in favour of Executive Authority of the Local body , after
removal of structures if any in the land gifted, and, shall be free from any encumbrance.

8. In case of road widening, after leaving the road widening space surrendered, the
compound wall and gates shall be reconstructed at the cost of the owner or lessee before
getting the DRC.

9. If the holder of DRC intends to transfer it to any other person, it shall be done with the
clearance of the Executive Authority of the Local body , by obtaining due endorsement on
the DRC after submitting a formal application in the prescribed format. If this procedure is
not followed then the transfer will not be valid, and the certificate will be available for use
only by the original/earlier holder.

10. The holder of DRC who desires to utilize the FSI credit while making development in a
site shall attach in his application for Building Permit a copy of the valid DRC.

11. Any DRC obtained by misrepresentation of facts shall be liable for cancellation and
Executive Authority of the Local body shall take further action as per Law against the act.

12. Site in the following areas is not liable for utilization of DRC FSI credit transferred from
other areas:
i. CRZ areas;
ii. Heritage zones around heritage precincts.
iii. Any other area as may be decided by the State Government and notified in
the Government Gazette.

13. DRC may be used in one or more sites whether vacant or developed or by making
additional constructions, in consistence with the Building Rules. Further the FSI of plots
shall not exceed 0.5 over and above the normally permissible FSI for that use in those
receiving sites.

14. Before granting Planning Permission for development in the receiving plot, the
endorsement on the valid original DRC shall be made by Executive Authority of the Local
body regarding the extent of utilization of FSI credit, the balance credit of unutilized credit
of FSI, if any.

15. DRC shall be issued on Rs.100/- stamp paper in an appropriate form prescribed and
duly signed by Executive Authority of the Local body. Such a certificate will be a

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transferable negotiable instrument only after due endorsement by Executive Authority of
the Local body as provided in regulation (9) above.
16. Executive Authority of the Local body shall maintain a register in an appropriate form
with regard to all transactions regarding grant and utilization of Development Rights.

17. The lands so surrendered for obtaining DRC shall become the public property for the
purpose and Executive Authority of the Local body may transfer these lands to the
Departments/Government agency concerned on 'as- is- where- is' condition for taking
further action on the execution of the project/scheme and maintenance.

18. The loss of DRC by the holder will not entitle for availing the FSI credit. It shall be the
responsibility of the DRC holder to keep it safe and secure. No duplicate DRC will be issued.

19. In all cases of sites wherein road widening, or link road/new road alignment is proposed
in the Master Plan or Detailed Development Plan or notified by the local body, Building
Permission for developments within the site shall be considered only if the land affected by
the road widening/link road/is transferred to Executive Authority of the Local body through
a registered Gift Deed. If the FSI eligible for above said land transferred is availed / received
in the remaining part of the available site itself, then the issue of DRC separately does not
arise. However the applicant is eligible for the FSI as prescribed in these regulations (i.e. as
detailed in the regulation no. (6) above.

20. These provisions of grant of DRC will not arise in cases of sub divisions/ Layout
developments where as part of the road network within the site, road widening or link road
or new roads have to be provided.

21. (a) In other cases where a Building Permission application has not been received for
any proposed development in a site the local body concerned may publish a programme for
road widening or a new road formation or implementation of any traffic and transportation
infrastructure development or any urban infrastructure development granting TDR.
[b] After the above said publication, the owner can make and request to the
Executive Authority of local body concerned for grant of Development Rights Certificate.

22. In cases where the site is already a developed one, irrespective of whether it is an
authorized or unauthorised development, the part of the land required for the public
purpose is eligible for the award of DRC.

23. In cases where there are existing buildings / structures in a site, and because of the
surrender of the land for obtaining DRC there may be violations of planning
parameters/building rules for the existing buildings retained in the remaining plot, they
shall be construed as in conformity with these rules as long as no addition or alteration or
change of use is made, provided these existing buildings / structures should have been
approved or in existence as such prior to ……………..[ a date to be prescribed by the
Government] (Public purpose over weighs any individual interest / requirement and hence
violations if any in the remaining plot require such consideration of deemed provisions)

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24. Existence of any unauthorised building in a plot does not prohibit a land owner from
getting the DRC for the land required for the public purpose. But the existing building in
the remaining part of the plot shall continue to be unauthorised until it gets regularised
following due process of law/rules, or demolished.
(a) When utilised in the remaining part of the export site itself:
If the applicant of a planning permission application proposes to utilise the
Development Rights of the part of the land he is surrendering / has surrendered, in
the remaining part of the site retained by him, then also, the applicant is eligible for
the FSI as prescribed in these regulations [i.e after allowing the guideline value
incentives, the eligible FSI would be as given below:
Sl. When the Site (from which the land TDR FSI allowable for the land
No. surrendered) qualify for FSI of surrendered
1 Non MSB < up to 1.50 2.25
2 MSB 1.75 2.25
3 MSB 2.00 / 2.25 2.50
4 MSB 2.50 2.75

In that case the question of issue of a separate DRC doesn’t arise].

(b) When utilised in a different import site:

If the DRC is utilised in a different site (i.e. not in the remaining part of the export
site itself), then the FSI eligible towards TDR will be as follows:

Sl. When the Site (from which the land TDR FSI allowable for the land
No. surrendered) qualify for FSI of surrendered
1 Non MSB < up to 1.50 2.25 x V
2 MSB 1.75 2.25 x V
3 MSB 2.00 / 2.25 2.50 x V
4 MSB 2.50 2.75 x V
Where V is the multiplication factor arrived at by dividing the guideline value of
the land surrendered with the guidelines value of the land at which the DRC is
proposed to be received /utilised.

(a) In the cases where it is claimed that an export site qualifies for normally
permissible FSI of 2.00 or more, the onus of proving the eligibility of that higher
FSI permissible only for Multi Storeyed Buildings as per the DR, lies with the
applicant, by submission of detailed plans of the existing developments in the
export site.

25. DRC shall be valid initially for a period of 5 years, and may be renewed for a further
period of 5 years subject to payment of revalidation fee which may be prescribed with the
approval of the government and notified by the local body from time to time.

26.[a] Application for DRC shall be with necessary documents and particulars as
prescribed in the Appendix – A.
[b] Format of the Development Rights Certificate to be issued by the Executive Authority
of local body concerned shall be as prescribed in Appendix – B.
[c] Register on the award of DRC, the transfer of DRC if any, and the utilisation of DRC
shall be maintained as prescribed in Appendix – C.
[d] DRC holders shall submit utilisation form as prescribed in Appendix–D.

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27. DRC issued can be cancelled by the Executive Authority of the local body, in the
following circumstances:
a. where DRC has been obtained by fraudulent means
b. where the property is encumbered in any way restricting the ownership or
development rights or where there is a dispute on the title of the land.

28. Where a land for any development listed in the Regulation no.(1), could not be taken
possession under these TDR regulations, Land Acquisition Laws can be invoked and the
land required can be taken possession for the development by the public authorities so that
the project or scheme can be implemented without any hindrance/delay.

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 Appendix - A
Application for Development Rights Certificate

From
Name of the owner& his address
………………………
………………………
To
Executive Authority of the local body
………………………………….
Sir,

I / We intend to surrender the part / whole of the land of extent about ……………....
sq.mts in T. S. No………………, Block No…………………, S. No…………………….. of
…………………….Village in ………………….. Taluk of ……………………….. District which is
reserved as………………….., a public purpose as per the Master Plan / ………………….. DDP
/ as notified by the ………………………. Government Department or agency or
…………………………. [Local Body] for the grant of DRC in lieu of monitory compensation.
I / We enclose herewith the following:
(i) Site plan showing the extent of the site owned by the applicant along with the
details of the existing structures
(ii) FMB sketch / PLR extract for the site under reference duly attested by a
revenue official not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar
(iii) Title deed to prove that the applicant has absolute right over the land for
which DRC is applied for
(iv) Area statement of the land for which DRC applied for, duly certified by a
Registered Architect /Engineer
(v) Encumbrance certificate for the last 20 years

I / We hereby state that no monetary compensation or DRC has been obtained

earlier for the part of the land applied for the DRC now.

I agree for all the regulations contained in the conditions stated in the Annexure IX
of these rules including the conditions that the DRC issued can be cancelled if it has been
obtained by any fraudulent manner and if it has come to the notice of the Executive
Authority of the local body later that the site under reference is encumbered or the title is
under litigation.

Encl.:

Signature of the land owner

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 Appendix – B

Development Rights Certificate

Office of the Executive Authority of the local body

------------------------------------------------
--------

I …………………………. Executive Authority of the local body having its office at

……………………………………certify that the persons named hereunder in this certificate is
/ are the Registered Holders of the DRC issued subject to the provisions of the Building
Rule no. 36 [read with the rules for TDR given in Annexure – IX] approved under the
provisions of the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920/ the connected Municipal
Corporation Act

a. Location and details of the land surrendered

………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………….

2. The DRC can be utilised only in the areas notified for the purpose and subject to
the conditions contained in the DR.
i) Certificate No. ………………………
ii) Names of the DRC Holders
…………………………………….
…………………………………….
iii) Extent of the land eligible for the FSI credit…………………

Given under the common seal ………………………. day of ………………….. Year

Town Planning Officer Executive Authority of the local body

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 Appendix –C

Register of DRC Information

(i) Serial No.

(ii) Folio No.
(iii) Local Body File No.
(iv) Date of receipt of the DRC request in the local body
(v) Date of award of the DRC & the Sanctioning Authority
(vi) DRC No.
(vii) DRC originally issued in favour of ………………………………..
(viii) Details of the land surrendered
a) Survey No.
b) T.S. No.
c) Block No.
d) Village Name
e) Block No.
f) District
g) Abutting street name
h) Extent of land in each Survey No.
(ix) Date of submission of utilisation requests
(x) Name of the transferor
(xi) Details of the land at which DRC utilised
a) Survey No.
b) T.S. No.
c) Block No.
d) Village Name
e) Block
f) District
g) Abutting street name
h) Extent of land in each Survey No.
(xii) Balance extent of DRC if any
(xiii) Date of submission of utilisation request for the balance DRC
(xiv) Balance DRC utilisation details
a) Survey No.
b) T.S. No.
c) Block No.
d) Village Name
e) Block
f) District
g) Abutting street name
h) Extent of land in each Survey No.
(xv) Remarks

Town Planning Officer Executive Authority of the local

body

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 Appendix – D
Utilisation Application

From
……………………….
………………………..
To
Executive Authority of the local body
...................................................

Sir,
I / We, the undersign, do hereby request to allow to utilise the DRC detailed below
for the construction proposed to be put up at the site bearing S.No. /T.S. No…… Block
No………of …………..Village………....... Taluk …………District for which the Building Permit
is applied for by…………..(name)……………………………..(address) and is being dealt in the
local body file No………………………
Particulars of DRC
DRC No. :
Issued in favour of :
Name in full Signatures
…………………………. ………………………
…………………………
………………………….. ………………………
…………………………..
I / We, the applicants of the Building Permit Application for the construction at
….……………………………………… is / are willing to utilise the DRC issued in favour of the
above persons, and request the Executive Authority of the local body to permit the eligible
floor area to be put up at my premises.
Name in full Signatures
…………………………. ………………………
………………………….. ….………………………
………………………….. …….…………………

Attestation by Notary Public

I hereby attest the signatures of the DRC holders and the Building Permit applicants
mentioned above.

Signature
Name
Address & Seal

Witnesses
1……………………….
2……………………….

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 Annexure-X
Sanitation requirements
The requirement for fitments for drainage and sanitation in the use of buildings other than
residential shall be in accordance with tables below

Table: 1. Sanitation requirements for shops and Commercial Offices

Sl. Sanitary Unit/ For Personnel
No. Fittings
1. Water closet One for every 25 persons or part thereof, exceeding 15 (including
employees and customers).
For female personnel 1 for every 15 persons or part thereof,
exceeding 10.
2. Drinking Water One for every 100 persons with a minimum of one on each floor.
Fountain
3. Wash Basin One for every 25 persons or part thereof.
4. Urinals Nil up to 6 persons
1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons
3 for 40-70 persons
4 for 71-100 persons
5. Cleaners’ Sink One per floor minimum, preferably in or adjacent to sanitary rooms.
Note: Number of customers for the purpose of the above calculation shall be the average number of
persons in the premises for a time interval of one hour during the peak period. For male-female
calculation a ratio of 1: 1 may be assumed.

Table:2 Sanitary Requirements for Hotels

Individual guest rooms shall have attached toilets. In addition, the following shall also be
provided.
Sl. For Residential For non residential Staff
Sanitary Unit
No. Public staff For male For female
1. Water Closet One per 8 Persons 1 for 1-15 persons 1 for 1-12 persons
(W.C.) 2 for 16-35 persons 2 for13-25 persons
3 for 36-65 persons 3 for 26-40 persons
4 for 66-100 persons 4 for 41-57 persons
5 for 58-77 persons
6 for 78-100 persons
2. Ablution Taps One in each W.C One in each W.C One in each W.C.
3. Urinals Nil Nil up to 6 persons Nil
1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons
3 for 40-70 persons
4 for 71-100 persons
4. Wash Basins One per 10 persons 1 for 15 persons 1 for 1-12
2 for 16-35 persons 2 for 13-25
3 for 36-65 persons 3 for 26-40
4 for 66-100 persons 4 for 41-57
5 for 58-77
6 for 78-100
5. Baths One per 10 persons Nil Nil
6. Kitchen Sink One in each Kitchen One in each Kitchen One in each Kitchen
Note: i) It may be assumed that the two-thirds of the number are males and one- third females
ii) One water tap with drainage arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part
there of in the vicinity of water closet and urinals.

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Table:3 For Public halls

Sl.
Sanitary Unit For Male For Female
No.
1. Water Closet One per 100 persons upto Two for 10 persons upto 200
400 persons; for over 400 persons; over 200 add at the
add at the rate of one per rate of one per 100 persons or
250 persons or part thereof. part thereof.
2. Ablution Taps One in each W.C. One in each W.C.
3. Urinals One for 50 persons or part Nil, upto 6 persons
thereof. 1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons
3 for 46-70 persons
4 for 71-100 persons
4. Wash Basins One per W.C. and urinal One per W.C. provided
provided
5 Kitchen Sink One in each kitchen One in each kitchen

Note: i) It may be assumed that the two-thirds of the number are males and one- third females
ii) One water tap with drainage arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part
thereof in the vicinity of water closet and urinals.

Table:4 Sanitation Requirements for Educational Occupancy

Sl. Sanitary Unit Boarding Institutions Other educational Institutions

No. Boys Girls Boys Girls
1. Water Closet -- -- -- --
(W.C.)
2. Ablution Taps One in each One in each One in each W.C. One in each
W.C. W.C. W.C.
3. Urinals One per every -- One per every 20 --
25 pupils or pupils or part
part thereof thereof
4. Wash Basins One for every One for every One for every 40 One for
8 pupils or 6 pupils or pupils or part every 40
part thereof part thereof thereof pupils or
part thereof
5. Baths One for every One for every -- --
8 pupils or 6 pupils or
part thereof part thereof
6. Drinking Water One for every One for every One for every 50 One for
Fountains 50 pupils or 50 pupils or pupils or part every 50
part thereof part thereof thereof pupils or
part thereof
7. Cleaner’s Sink One per Floor One per Floor One per Floor One per
minimum minimum minimum Floor
minimum
Table:5 Nursery Schools

Sl. No. Sanitary Unit Requirement

1. Water Closet --
2. Ablution Taps One in each W.C.

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 3. Urinals --
4. Wash Basins One for every 15 pupils or part thereof
5. Baths One bath sink per 40 pupils
6. Drinking Water Fountains One for every 50 pupils or part thereof
7. Cleaner’s Sink --

Note: 1. One water tap with draining arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part
thereof, in the vicinity of water closets and urinal.
2. For teaching staff, the schedule of sanitary units to be provided shall be the same as in
case of
office buildings (Table 5.9).

Table:6 Sanitation Requirements for Governmental and Public Business Occupancy

and Offices

Sl. No. Sanitary Unit For Male Personnel For female Personnel
1. Water Closet (W.C.) One for 25 persons or One for 15 persons or part
part thereof thereof
2. Ablution taps One in each W.C. One in each W.C.
3. Urinals Nil upto 6 persons --
1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons
3 for 46-70 persons
4 for 71-100 persons
From 101 to 200 add at
the rate of 3%; For over
200 persons add at the
rate of 2.5%.
4. Wash Basins One for every 25 persons --
or part thereof
5. Drinking water One for every 100 --
fountains persons with a minimum
of one on each floor
6. Baths Preferably one on each --
floor
7. Cleaner’s Sinks One per floor minimum; --
preferably in or adjacent
to sanitary rooms.

Note: One water tap with drainage arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part
thereof in the vicinity of water closet and urinals.

Table: 7 Sanitation Requirements for Residences

Sl. Sanitary Unit Dwelling with Dwelling without individual

No. individual conveniences
conveniences
1. Bath Room One provided One for every two tenement
with water tap
2. Water Closet (W.C.) One One for every two tenement

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 3. Sink (or Nahani) in the Floor One --
4. Water Tap One One with drainage arrangement in
each tenement
One in common bath rooms and
common water closet.

Note: Where only one water closet is provided in a dwelling, the bath and water closet shall be
separately accommodated.

Table:8 Sanitation Requirements for Assembly Occupancy Buildings (Cinema,

Theaters, Auditoria. etc.)

Sl. Sanitary For Public For Staff

No. Unit Male Female Male Female
1 Water One for 100 Two per 100 One for 15 One for 1-12
Closet persons upto 400 persons upto 200 persons. persons.
persons. For over persons. For over Two for 16-35 Two for 13-
400 persons, add 200 persons add persons 25 persons
at the rate of 1 per at the rate of 1
250 persons or part per 100 persons
thereof or part thereof
2 Ablution One in each W.C. One in each W.C. One in each One in each
Taps WC WC
3 Urinals One for 50 persons _____ Nil upto _____
or part thereof 6 persons
One for 7-20
persons
Two for 21-45
persons
4 Wash One for every 200 One for every 200 One for 1-15 One for 1-12
Basins persons or part persons or part persons persons
thereof thereof Two for 16-35 Two for 13-
25 persons
5 Drinking One per 100 persons or part thereof
Water
Fountain

Note: - i) One water tap with draining arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part
thereof in the vicinity of water closets and urinals.
ii) It may be assumed that two thirds of the numbers are males and one third females.

Table:9 Sanitation Requirements for Assembly Occupancy Buildings (Art, Galleries,

Libraries and Museums)

Sl. Sanitary For Public For Staff

No. Unit Male Female Male Female

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 1 Water One for 200 One per 100 One for 1-15 One for 1-12
Closet persons upto 400 persons upto 200 persons. persons.
(W.C.) persons. For over persons. For over Two for 16- Two for 13-25
200 persons, add 200 persons, add 35 persons persons
at the rate of 1 at the rate of 1
per 250 persons per 150 persons
or part thereof or part thereof
2 Ablution One in each W.C. One in each W.C. One in each One in each
Taps W.C W.C
3 Urinals One for 50 -- Nil upto --
persons or part 6 persons
thereof One for 7-20
persons
Two for 21-
45 persons
4 Wash One for every 200 One for every 200 One for 1-15 One for 1-12
Basins persons or part persons or part persons persons
thereof. For over thereof. For over Two for 16- Two for 13-25
400 persons, add 200 persons, add 35 persons
at the rate of 1 at the rate of 1
per 250 persons per 150 persons
or part thereof. or part thereof
5 Cleaner’s One per floor, minimum
Sink
6 Drinking One per 100 persons or part thereof
Water
Fountain

Table :10 Sanitation Requirements for Restaurants

Sl. For Public For Staff
Sanitary Unit
No. Male Female Male Female
1. Water Closet One per 50 One per 50 1 for 15 1 per 1-12
(W.C.) seats upto 200 seats upto 200 persons. persons.
seats. For over seats. For over 2 for 16-35 2 for 13-25
200 seats, add 200 seats, add persons. persons.
at the rate of 1 at the rate of 1 3 for 36-65 3 for 26-40
per 100 seats per 100 seats persons. persons.
or part thereof or part thereof 4 for 66-100 4 for 41-57
persons. persons.
5 for 58-77
persons.
6for 78-100.
persons.
2. Ablution Taps One in each One in each One in each One in each W.C.
W.C. W.C. W.C.
3. Urinals One for 50 -- Nil upto 6 --
persons or part persons.
thereof 1 for 7-20
persons.
2 for 21-45
persons.
3 for 46-70
persons.
4 for 71-100
persons.

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 4. Wash Basins One for every water closet
5. Kitchen Sinks One per each Kitchen
& Dish Washer
6. Service Sink One in the restaurant

Table:11 Sanitation Requirements for Factories

Sl.
Sanitary Unit For Male Personnel For female Personnel
No.
1. Water Closet 1 for 15 persons 1 for 1-12 persons
2 for 16-35 persons 1 for 13-25 persons.
3 for 36-65 persons. 2 for 26-40 persons.
4 for 66-100 persons. 3 for 41-57 persons.
For 101 to 200 persons 4 for 58-77 persons.
add at rate of 3%. 5 for 78-100 persons.
From over 200 persons, For 101 to 200 persons, add at the rate
add at the rate of 2.5%. of 5%. From over 200 persons add at
the rate of 4%.
2. Ablution Taps One in each W.C One in each W.C.
3. Urinals Nil upto 6 persons --
1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons
3 for 46-70 persons
4 for 71-100 persons
From 101 to 200 persons
add at the rate of 3%; for
over 200 persons add at
the rate of 2.5%.
4. Washing Taps One for every 25 persons or part thereof
with draining
arrangement
5. Drinking One for every 100 persons with a minimum of one on each floor
Water
Fountains
6. Baths As required for particular trade or occupation
Preferably
Showers
Note: i) For many trades of a dirty or dangerous character, more extensive provisions are
required.

ii) One water tap with draining arrangement shall be provided for every 50 persons or part
thereof in the vicinity of water closet and urinal
iii) Crèches where provided shall be fitted with water closets (One for 10 persons or part
thereof), wash basins (1 for 15 persons or part thereof) and drinking water tap with
drinking arrangement for every 50 persons or part thereof.
Table -12 Sanitary Requirements for Large Stations and Airports
Sl. No. Place W.C. for Males W.C. for Females Urinals for Males
1. Junction Stations, 3 for first 1000 8 for first 1000 4 for every 1000
Intermediate persons, add 1 for persons, add 1 for person,
Stations and subsequent 1000 every additional add 1 for every
Substations persons or part 1000 persons or additional 1000
thereof. part thereof. persons or part
2. Terminal Stations 4 for first 1000 10 for every 6 for every 1000
and Bus Terminals persons and 1 1000 person and 1 person and 1 for
for for every every
every additional 1000 additional 1000
addition persons or part persons or part

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 3. Domestic Airports
Minimum. 2* 4* 1 per 40 persons or
For 200 persons 5 16 thereof.
For 400 persons 9 30
For 600 persons 12 40
For 800 persons 16 52
For 1000 persons 18 58
4. International 1 per 40 persons or
For 200 persons 6 20 thereof.
For 600 persons 12 40
For 1000 persons 18 58
Note:

i) Provision for wash basins, baths including shower stalls, shall be in accordance with part ix
section 2- Drainage and Sanitation of National Building Code of India.
* At least one Indian style water closet shall be provided in each toilet. Assume 60 % males and 40
% females in any area.
* At least 50 % of female WCs may be Indian pan and 50% EWC.

Table13 General Standards/Guidelines for Public Toilets in Public Area

Public Toilet
On roads and for open areas: At every 1 km, including in parks, plaza,
open air theatre,
swimming area, car parks, fuel stations. Toilets shall be disabled-friendly
Signage Signboards on main streets shall give directions and mention the distance to
reach the nearest
public convenience. Toilets shall have multi-lingual signage for the
Modes Pay and use or free. In pay and use toilets entry is allowed on payment to
the attendant or by
Maintenance The toilet should have both men and women attendants. Alternatively
/ automatic cleaning
Cleaning cycle covering flush, toilet bowl, seat, hand wash basin, disinfecting of floor
and complete drying after each use can be adopted, which takes 40 seconds.

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 Annexure - XI

Structural Safety
Indian Standards to be taken into consideration for structural design of foundations,
elements of masonry, timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and
structural steel are given below:
For General Structural Safety
1. IS: 456:2000 “Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete”
2. IS: 800-1984 “Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel”
3. IS: 801-1975 “Code of Practice for Use of Cold Formal Light Gauge Steel
Structural Members in General Building Construction”
4. IS 875 (Part 2):1987 “Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and
structures Part2 Imposed Loads”
5. IS 875 (Part 3):1987 “Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and
structures Part 3 Wind Loads”
6. IS 875 (Part 4):1987 “Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and
structures Part 4 Snow Loads”
7. IS 875 (Part 5):1987 “Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and
structures Part 5 special loads and load combination”
8. IS: 883:1994 “Code of Practice for Design of Structural Timber in Building”
9. IS: 1904:1986 “Code of Practice for Structural Safety of Buildings: Foundation”
10. IS1905:1987 “Code of Practice for Structural Safety of Buildings: Masonry Walls”
11. IS 2911 (Part 1): Section 1:2010 “Code of Practice for Design and Construction of
Pile Foundation Section 1
Part 1: Section 2 Bored Cast-in-situ Piles
Part 1: Section 3 Driven Precast Concrete Piles
Part 1: Section 4: 1984 Bored precast Concrete Piles
Part 2: 1980 Timber Piles
Part 3 1980: Under Reamed Piles
Part 4 1985: Load Test on Piles”
For Cyclone/Wind Storm Protection
12. IS 875 (3)-1987 "Code of Practice for Design Loads (other than Earthquake) for
Buildings and Structures, Part 3, Wind Loads"
13 Guidelines (Based on IS 875 (3)-1987) for improving the Cyclonic Resistance of
Low rise houses and other building
For Earthquake Protection
14 IS: 1893-2002 "Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Fifth
Revision)"
15 IS: 13920-1993 "Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to
Seismic Forces - Code of Practice"
16 IS: 4326-1993 "Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings -
Code of Practice (Second Revision)"

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 17 IS: 13828-1993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry
Buildings - Guidelines"
18 IS: 13827-1993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Buildings -
Guidelines",
19 IS: 13935-1993 "Repair and Seismic Strengthening of Buildings -Guidelines"
20. The repair of structures should be undertaken as per IS:15988
For Protection of Landslide Hazard
21 IS 14458 (Part 1): 1998 Guidelines for retaining wall for hill area: Part 1
Selection of type of wall.
22 IS 14458 (Part 2): 1997 Guidelines for retaining wall for hill area: Part 2 Design
of retaining/breast walls
23 IS 14458 (Part 3): 1998 Guidelines for retaining wall for hill area: Part 3
Construction of dry stone walls
24 IS 14496 (Part 2): 1998 Guidelines for preparation of landslide – Hazard
zonation maps in mountainous terrains: Part 2 Macro-zonation

Note: Whenever an Indian Standard including those referred in the National Building Code or
Bureau of Indian Standards is referred, the latest revision and additions of the same shall
be followed except specific criteria, if any, mentioned above against that code.

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 Annexure-XII
Protection against Hazards
1. Protection from Earthquakes
(1) In those areas where there are no dangers of soil liquefaction or settlements
or landslides, all building structures and infrastructures should be designed using
the relevant Indian Standards as provided in these rules and the National Building
Code.
(2) Soils subjected to liquefaction potential under earthquake shaking shall be
improved by compaction to desired relative densities, so as to prevent the possibility
of liquefaction.
(3) Buildings and structures shall be founded on deep bearing piles going to
non-liquefiable dense layers.
(4) Steep slopes shall be made more stable by terracing and construction of
retaining walls and breast walls, and by ensuring good drainage of water so that the
saturation of the hill-slope is avoided.
(5) Any other appropriate engineering intervention that may be required to save
the buildings, structures, or infrastructure from the fury of the earthquake shall be
made.
2. Protection from Cyclonic Wind Damage / Flooding /Tsunami
(1) Buildings, structures and infrastructures in the cyclone prone areas shall be
designed according to the Indian Standards and Guidelines as provided in these
rules and the National Building Code.
(2) Light utility structures used for electrical transmission and distribution and towers
for communications, Chimneystacks of industrial structures require special design
considerations against the cyclonic wind pressures, suctions and uplifts.
(3) In case the buildings, structures and infrastructures are founded on marine clay
deposits it will be advisable to adopt either under-reamed or long piles which shall
penetrate the marine clay layer and rest on dense sand stratum, or individual
column footing with a reinforced concrete beam located at the level of the ground, or
a continuous reinforced concrete strip footing, using a very low bearing pressure.
(4) Wherever, the topsoil could become slushy due to flooding, the top layer of 30 cm
depth of soil shall not be considered for providing lateral stability.
(5) In storm surge prone areas, it will be preferable to construct the community
structures, like schools, cyclone shelters, etc. by raising the level of the ground
protected by provision of retaining walls at sufficient distance away from the
building, taken to such depth that no erosion takes place due to receding storm
surge. Alternatively, construct the community structures on stilts with no masonry
or bracing up to the probable maximum surge level.
(6) Protection of areas from floods may require one or more of the following actions:
a. Raising the site above the high flood level.
b. Construction/improvement of drainage paths to effectively drain the water from
the site area
c. Construction of buildings and structures on deep foundations going below the
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 Annexure - XIII
Registration, Qualification and Duties and Responsibilities of
Architects, Engineers, Structural Engineers, Construction Engineers,
Quality Auditors, Geo-Technical Engineer, Town Planners and
Developers
(1) Registered Architect (RA)
a) Registration
On the basis of their academic qualifications and experience, Architects shall be
“Registered” in two “Grades”. (The purpose is not to licence to practice, but to
register such professionals to help to achieve compliance of these rules for the
development / construction by the owners / developers) The eligibility criteria for
registration in each “Grade” and the “Scope of Work” which can be entrusted to the
Architects of each “Grade” are given below.
i) Architect Grade-I
Scope of work: To prepare plans, designs and drawings for any type of
buildings/ developments including multi-storied buildings,
layout developments
Eligibility: The person with B.Arch or equivalent degree with minimum
2 years experience (after obtaining the degree) in professional
work shall have registered with Council of Architects under
the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972.
And
The evidence for registration of Architects with the council of
Architects and subsequent renewal have to be produced.

ii) Architect Grade-II

Scope of work: To prepare plans, designs and drawings for small
developments stated in Rule no. 38(1)
Eligibility: Diploma in Architecture with 5 years experience (after
obtaining the Diploma) in professional work.
b) Duties and responsibilities
(i) He shall be responsible for making adequate arrangements to ensure not only
that the work is executed as per the approved plans but also is in conformity
with the stipulations of the NBC for safe and sound construction and smooth
functioning of the services provided in the building and for making adequate
provisions for services and equipments and protection from fire hazards as per
NBC.
(ii) He shall on behalf of the owner obtain and submit the progress certificates,
completion report and other details required for occupancy certificate and any other
report as required under the rule and obtain the same and keep it ready in the site
for inspection by the competent Authorities.
(iii) He is solely responsible for obtaining the certificates required under this rule
from the registered professionals.
(iv) In the event of any deviations he is the solely responsible to bring it to the
notice of the Competent Authority
(v) If the services of the registered architect on record are terminated he shall
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 work at which his services have been terminated. The registered architect
appointed as replacement of the preceding architect shall inform about his
appointment on the job and inform the competent authority of any deviation that
might have occurred on the site with reference to the approved plan and the stage
at which he is taking over the charge.
(vi) The registered architect appointed shall inform the competent authority immediately
on termination of the services of the registered structural engineer on record ,
registered construction engineer on record , or any change of owner or registered
developer.
(vii) He shall instruct the concerned person/agency that adequate provisions are made
for ensuring the safety of workers and others during excavation, construction and
erection.
(viii) He shall instruct the concerned person/agency that adequate provisions are made
for providing safe and adequate temporary structures required for construction and
development
(ix) He should inform in the progress report about satisfactory working conditions for
the workers as per the various acts in force and binding on the employers of
workers,
(x) If there are deviations to approved plan/unauthorized additional construction, the
same has to be intimated immediately
(xi) He should provide all certificates and reports as required under this rule

(2) Registered Engineer (RE)

a) Registration
On the basis of their academic qualifications and experience, Engineers shall be
“Registered” in three “Grades”. The eligibility criteria for registration in each “Grade”
and the “Scope of Work” which can be entrusted to the Engineer of each “Grade” are
given below.
i) Grade-I
Scope of work: To prepare plans, designs and drawings for any type of
buildings/ developments including multi-storied buildings,
layout developments;
Eligibility: B. E. Civil or equivalent or A.M.I.E. with minimum 10 years
experience (after obtaining the degree) in professional work.
ii) Grade-II
(xii) Scope of work: To prepare plans, designs and drawings for non-multistoried
buildings (i.e. upto 15.25 mts. in height) and layout developments on lands upto 10
hect. in extent.
Eligibility: B. E. Civil or equivalent with minimum 5 years experience
(after obtaining the degree) in professional work.
iii) Grade-III
Scope of work: To prepare plans, designs and drawings for small
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 mentioned structures for Grade-I and Grade-II and layout
developments on lands upto 5 hect. in extent.
Eligibility: i) Diploma in Civil Engineering with 5 years experience (after
obtaining the diploma) in professional work, or
(ii) B. E. Civil or equivalent with minimum 3 years experience
(after obtaining the degree) in professional work,
b) Duties and responsibilities
i. He shall be responsible for making adequate arrangements to ensure not only
that the work is executed as per the approved plans but also is in conformity
with the stipulations of the NBC for safe and sound construction and smooth
functioning of the services provided in the building and for making adequate
provisions for services and equipments and protection from fire hazards as per
NBC.
ii. He shall be responsible to see that the structure serviceable for its intended
uses.
iii. To inspect the building construction work periodically and maintain such
records as cube strength, steel test certificate, etc. as envisaged in NBC. He is
responsible for quality of material and execution.
iv. He shall on behalf of the owner obtain and submit the progress certificates,
completion report and other details required for occupancy certificate and any other
report as required under the rule and obtain the same and keep it ready in the site
for inspection by competent Authorities.
v. He is solely responsible for obtaining the certificates required under this rule
from the registered professionals
vi. In the event of any deviations he is the solely responsible to bring it to the
notice of the Competent Authority.
vii. In the event of any deviations he is the solely responsible to bring it to the
notice of the Competent Authority.
viii. If the services of the registered engineer on record are terminated, he shall
immediately inform the competent authority about his termination and the stage of work at
which his services have been terminated. The registered engineer appointed as replacement
of the preceding engineer shall inform about his appointment on the job and inform the
competent authority of any deviation that might have occurred on the site with reference to
the approved plan and the stage at which he is taking over the charge.
ix. If there are deviations to approved plan/unauthorized additional construction, the
same has to be intimated immediately.
x. The registered engineer appointed shall inform the competent authority immediately
on termination of the services of the registered structural engineer on record , registered
construction engineer on record , or any change of owner or registered developer.
xi. He shall instruct the concerned person/agency that adequate provisions are made
for ensuring the safety of workers and others during excavation,
construction and erection and that the employment of workers are made
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 xii. He shall instruct the concerned person/agency that adequate provisions are
made for providing safe and adequate temporary structures required for
construction and development
xiii. He should inform in the progress report about satisfactory working conditions for
the workers as per the various acts in force and binding on the employers of
workers,
xiv. to provide all certificates and reports as required under this rule.

(3) Registered Structural Engineer (RSE)

(a) Registration
On the basis of their academic qualifications and experience, Structural Engineers shall
be “Registered” in two “Grades”. The eligibility criteria for registration in each “Grade”
and the “Scope of Work” which can be entrusted to the Structural Engineer of each
“Grade” are given below.
i) Grade-I
Scope of work: To prepare structural design and structural drawings for any type of
buildings including multi-storied buildings
Eligibility: M. E., or equivalent Structures/ Earthquake Engineering or Ph.D. in
the subject with minimum 5 years of experience (after obtaining the
degree) in structural design work at a responsible position as a
structural designer.
Note: The experience as stated above shall be under a Structural Engineer on Record. (This
requirement shall be waived for the first ten years of the notification of these Rules)
ii) Grade-II
Scope of work: To prepare structural design and structural drawings for small
developments stated in rule no. 2(85) and excluding the above
mentioned structures for Grade-I
Eligibility: i) Diploma in Civil Engineering with 5 years experience in structural
design work, or
(ii) B. E. Civil or equivalent with minimum 3 years experience (after
obtaining the degree) in structural design work at a responsible
position as a structural engineer, or
(iii) M. E. or equivalent Structures/ Earthquake Engineering or Ph.D.
in the subject with minimum 1 years of experience (after obtaining
the degree) in structural design work at a responsible position as a
structural engineer .
Note: The experience as stated above shall be under a Structural
Engineer on Record. (This requirement shall be waived for the first
ten years of the notification of these Rules
(b) Duties and responsibilities:
i. To prepare a report on the structural design and to prescribe the method and
techniques of its execution as per relevant IS specifications and NBC.
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 a) To get required soil (geo-technical) investigation done from an approved
laboratory and submit the report concerning the same in prescribed format
to the Competent Authority.
b) To get the structural Design checked through third party verification and
submit a certificate concerning the same to the Competent Authority.
ii. To prepare and submit design basis report
iii. To prepare a detailed report on structural drawings and specifications for
execution indicating thereon design live loads, safe soil baring capacity,
specification of materials, assumption made in the design, special precautions to
be taken by contractor / builder to suit the designs and assumptions etc.
iv. To supply copies of structural drawings to the Registered Construction Engineer
on Record (CER) and the site supervisor and keep it ready for inspection of the
competent authority during progress certification.
v. To ensure that the structural components are executed without any deviation of
the submitted structural drawing.
vi to inspect the work at all important stages and certify the work being executed
for structural safety and over all structural soundness of the building and as per
the original structural drawings and furnish a copy of the certificate to
Registered Architect/Registered Engineer for submission to the competent
authority periodically along with progress report, structural inspection report
and completion report.
vii. To advice the owner / developer / architect / engineer for arranging for tests
purpose and their report for soil, building material etc., for his evaluation and
design consideration.
viii. To review field test result at progressive stages as per NBC and submit the
same to the competent authority. He shall also inform the competent authority if
any deviations in quality of materials or execution.
ix. to inform the Registered Architect / Registered Engineer of any structural
deviations noticed by him during the progress of work, who in turn will inform
the same to the Competent Authority
x To inform in writing the competent authority within 7 days if for any reason he is
relieved of appointment / responsibilities as the registered structural
engineer(RSE) for the development.
xi. Not to provide services to further or advance work of any type of development
that
does not comply with these rules or is unauthorised as per these rules.
xii. If there are deviations to approved plan/unauthorized additional construction,
the same has to be intimated immediately to Registered Architect /
Registered
Engineer who will inturn will inform the same to the Competent Authority
xiii. to provide all certificates and reports as required under this rule.
(4) Registered Construction Engineer (RCE)
a) Registration
The requirements for registration shall be:
(i) B.E. Civil or equivalent or A.M.I.E. with five years experience (after obtaining the

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 degree) in construction , or
(ii) Diploma in Civil Engineering with seven years experience (after obtaining the
diploma) in construction, or
(iii) B. Arch or equivalent with 5 years of experience (after obtaining the degree) in
construction registered with Council of Architects under the provision of Architects
Act

Note: The experience as stated above shall be under one or more Construction Engineer on
Record of one or more reputed construction companies. Such company or companies
established within or outside the area of jurisdiction of the competent authority shall be of
minimum ten years of standing.

b) Duties and responsibilities

All construction works (except the small developments defined in the rule 2[85])
shall be carried out under the supervision of a CER.

i. To adhere strictly to the structural drawings, specifications and written

instructions of the Registered Structural Engineer on Record and Registered
Architect on Record / Registered Engineer on Record
ii. To ensure that the structural components are executed without any
deviation of the submitted structural drawing.
iii. To follow the provisions of N.B.C. or I.S. specifications as regards materials,
components, quality control and the process of construction.
iv. He shall be responsible to see that the structure serviceable for its intended
uses.
v. to inspect the building construction work periodically and maintain such
records as cube strength, steel test certificate, etc. as envisaged in NBC and
submit the reports to Registered Architect/ Registered Engineer. The
same has to be kept in the site for inspection by the Competent
Authority.
vi. He is responsible for quality of material and execution.
vii. To provide for safety of workers and others during excavation, construction
and erection.
viii. To provide safe and adequate temporary structures required for
construction and erection.
ix. To bring to the notice of the registered Structural Engineer on record and
Registered Architect on record /Registered Engineer on record any situation
of circumstances which in his opinion are liable to endanger the safety of the
structure. The Registered Architect/ Registered Engineer will in turn
intimate to the Competent Authority
x. To deposit with the Registered Architect/Registered Engineer for
submission to the Competent Authority one set of working drawings of the
works executed along with the progress certificates before proceeding with
the next stage of the work.
xi. He/she shall be in overall charge of the site and responsible for overall
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 xii. He/she shall ensure that all the work under his charge is carried out in
conformity with the approved drawings and as per the details and
specifications supplied by the registered Architect on record / Registered
Engineer on record.
xiii. He/she shall take adequate measures to ensure that no damage is caused
to the work under construction and adjoining properties.
xiv. He/she shall also ensure that no undue inconvenience is caused in the
course of his/her work to the people in the neighborhood.
xv. He shall also ensure that no nuisance is caused to traffic & neighboring
people by way of noise, dust, smell, vibration etc. in the course of his/her
work.
If there are deviations to approved plan/unauthorized additional
construction, the same has to be intimated to Registered
Architect/Registered Engineer who will in turn will inform the same to
the Competent Authority
xvi. to provide all certificates and reports as required under this rule.

(5) Registered Quality Auditor (RQA)

a) Registration
The requirements for registration shall be:
(i) B.E. Civil or equivalent with five years experience (after obtaining the degree)
in testing of building materials including concrete and/or experience in quality
control work with a reputed construction agency.
(ii) M.E. (Civil) or equivalent with two years experience(after obtaining the degree)
stated above.
Note: The experience as stated above shall be under one or more registered quality
auditors/ under one or more reputed construction companies/ agencies. Such
companies/ agencies established within or outside the area of jurisdiction of the
competent authority shall be of minimum ten years of standing.
b) Duties and responsibilities
(i) The construction work of a multistoreyed building executed by CER shall be
under an independent quality inspection programme prepared and implemented
under the supervision of an independent QAR.
(ii) At the time of seeking permission from competent authority for starting
construction of a multi-storied building of special structures CER shall submit
an undertaking from QAR that:
a) The QAR is agreeable to accept the assignment to implement the quality
inspection programme, and that the appointed QAR is acceptable to the
Owner/Developer.
b) The QAR will get all the testing of building materials, concrete etc. done by
an independent approved testing laboratory.
iii).During construction of a multistoreyed building the QAR shall carry out
necessary testing of materials as well as non-destructive testing of structural
components with the help of approved testing laboratory and submit to the CER,
Registered Architect/Registered Engineer and the owner/developer, the
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 (iv.)Upon completion of the construction of multi-storied building or the special
structure the QAR shall submit the report and certificate in the prescribed
format based on the quality inspection programme. This report and certificate will be
submitted to the CER, Registered Architect/Registered Engineer and the
owner/developer for final submission to the competent authority to provide all
certificates and reports as required under this rule.

(6) Registered Geo-Technical Engineer (RGTE)

a) Registration
For foundation work, the requirements for registration Geo-technical Engineer on
Record
shall be:
(i) M.E. (or equivalent) in Geo-technical Engineering with minimum 5 years of
experience(after obtaining the degree)
(ii) The experience as stated above shall be under one or more Geo-technical
Engineer or agency. Such agencies established within of outside the area of
jurisdiction of the competent authority shall be of minimum ten years of
standing.
(iii) The Geo-technical Engineer shall state the Laboratory he will be using.
b) Duties and Responsibilities:
All multi-storeyed buildings shall have, for foundation work, the services of a
Registered Geo-technical Engineer on Record.
i To carry out soil investigation at proposed locations as per specifications of
Registered Structural Engineer on Record (SER)
ii To recommend various type foundation for proposed structure and loading
with supporting calculations
iii To enable SER to take site decision in case strata different investigation
report is met with.
iv To list out precautionary measures so that there is no damage to adjacent
property.

(7) Registered Town Planner

a) Registration
For layout developments /subdivisions, the requirements for registration Town
Planner shall be:
Masters degree in Town and Country Planning or in Urban Planning or in City
Planning or in Regional Planning or in Housing or an equivalent degree with
minimum 2 years experience (after obtaining the degree), or
A.I.T.P. with minimum 2 years experience (after passing the
examination/becoming the member)
b) Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Preparation of plans for land subdivisions/layouts,
ii. He shall be responsible for making adequate arrangements to ensure not only
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 the stipulations / conditions of approval. He shall inform the competent
authority of any deviation with reference to the approved plan.
iii. If the services of the Registered Town Planner are terminated he shall
immediately inform the competent authority about his termination. The
Registered Town Planner appointed as replacement of the preceding Town
Planner shall inform about his appointment on the job and inform the competent
authority of any deviation that might have occurred on that site with reference to
the approved plan and the stage at which he is taking over the change.
iv. The Registered Town Planner shall inform the competent authority immediately
any change of owner or developer before getting permission for sub division /
layout under these rules.
v. He shall instruct the concerned person/agency that adequate provisions are
made for ensuring the safety of workers and others during the layout
development.
vi. to provide all certificates and reports as required under this rule.

(8) Registered Landscape Architect

a) Registration
For the work related to landscape design for building/ layout development for land
extending 5 hectares and above, the requirements of registration of landscape architect
shall be Bachelor or Master’s Degree in landscape architecture or equivalent from
recognized Indian or Foreign Universities.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Preparation of landscape designs for buildings/ layout developments
ii. Shall be responsible for the maintenance of the natural eco system
iii. shall inform the competent authority if there are any intervention to the natural
scape
iv. He shall be responsible for making adequate arrangements to ensure not only that
the work is executed as per the approved plan but also is in conformity with the
stipulations / conditions of approval.
v. If the services of the Registered Landscape Architect is terminated he shall
immediately inform the competent authority about his termination. The Registered
Landscape Architect appointed as replacement of the preceding Landscape
Architect shall inform about his appointment on the job and inform the competent
authority of any deviation that might have occurred on that site with reference to the
approved plan and the stage at which he is taking over the change.
vi. The Registered Landscape Architect shall inform the competent authority
immediately any change of owner or developer before getting permission for sub
division / layout under these rules.
(9) Registered Developer
a) Registration
i. Generally the person / firm who apply to register as developer shall have
experience in the field of construction or real estate development.
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b) Duties and responsibilities
The responsibilities of developers shall be:
i. To obtain building permission from the Executive Authority prior to
commencement of construction / development
ii. To appoint Registered Architect / Registered Engineer/Construction Engineer
and Registered Structural Engineer and other required professionals stated in
these rules
iii. The appointment of the Registered Architect/ Registered Engineer /Registered
Construction Engineer/ Registered Structural Engineer shall mean that he (the
Developer) has authorised the Registered Architect / Registered Engineer to
do all things necessary and to take all adequate measures for preparing the
design, drawings and specifications for the project and to appoint on his behalf
appropriate persons to act as CER, required for the proper execution of the
project and to retain on behalf of the owner any other specialist or expert
required on the work of the project, in consultation with the developer.
iv. To obtain and submit to the Competent Authority, along with application for
building permission the required certificates/report/ undertakings ,each
progress report through Registered Architect/Registered Engineer and
application for occupancy certificate.
v. To obtain at relevant stages certificates from them, for submission to the
Competent Authority, through Registered Architect/Registered Engineer that
in designing the building/ development and providing detailed drawings and
specifications for it they have complied with requirements as laid out in these
rules
vi. To obtain and adhere to the quality assurance procedure prepared by the CER.
vii. To adequately enable the CER to carry out his responsibilities.
viii. To certify along with the CER that construction/ development has been carried
out as per the design, detailed drawings and specifications provided by the
Registered Architect on Record/ Registered Engineer on Record and Registered
Structural Engineer on Record.
ix. To regularly submit progress reports and certificates through Registered
Architect/Registered Engineer as required by the Competent Authority.
x. To inform in writing the Competent Authority within 7 days, if for any reason he
ceases to be the developer or is relieved of his responsibilities as the developer.
xi. To inform in writing to the Competent Authority within 7 days, if for any reason
any of the registered professionals appointed by him have been relieved of their
responsibilities or have resigned.
xii. He shall not cause or allow any deviations from the approved drawings in the
course of the execution of the project against the instruction of Registered
Architect on Record / Registered Engineer on Record / Registered
Construction Engineer on Record / Registered Structural Engineer on Record
and shall bear all responsibilities for any irregularity committed in the use and
function of the building or its parts for which the approval has been obtained.
xiii. He shall not commence the use of building or shall not give the possession to
occupy the building to any one before obtaining the occupancy certificate from
the Executive Authority.
xiv. He shall provide adequate safety measures for structural stability and
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 installation, plumbing, drainage, sanitation, water supply etc. wherever required
under the rules.
xv. He shall make available copies of titles for the land, approved plans and all
certificates issued by the Competent Authority under these rules to the
prospective purchasers of the premises.
xvi. He should inform in the progress report about satisfactory working conditions
for the workers as per the various acts in force and binding on the employers of
workers,
xvii. He shall instruct the concerned person/agency that adequate provisions are
made for ensuring the safety of workers and others during excavation,
construction and erection and that the employment of workers are made
satisfying the statutory Acts
xviii. If there are deviation to approved plan/unauthorized additional construction,
the same has to be intimated immediately to the Competent Authority and
Registered Architect /Registered Engineer.
xix. He shall be responsible to see that the structure serviceable for its intended
uses.
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 Annexure - XIV
Form No.1

Structural Design Basis Report

(1) This report to accompany the application for Building Developments

Part1 General Data

S.No. Description Information Notes
1. Site Address
………………………..
2 Name of Owner
3 Name of Registered Developer along with the
Registration Number
4 Name of Registered Architect/Engineer along
with the Registration Number
5 Name of Registered Structural engineer along
with the Registration Number
6 Use of the building
7 Number of stories above ground level
(including storeys to be added later, if any)
8 Number of basements below ground level
9 Type of structure
Load bearing walls
R.C.C. frame
R.C.C. frame and Shear Walls
Steel frame
10 Soil data IS:1893
Type of soil C1.6.3.5.2
Design safe bearing capacity IS: 1904

11 Dead loads (unit weight adopted)

• Earth
• Water IS: 875 Part 1
• Brick masonry
• Plain cement concrete
• Reinforced cement concrete
• Floor finish
• Other fill materials
12 Imposed (live) loads

Floor loads
IS: 875 Part 2
Roof loads
13 Cyclone/Wind
• Speed IS: 875 Part 3
• Design pressure intensity
14 Seismic zone IS: 1893 (2002)

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 15 Importance factor IS:1893(2002)
Table 6
16 Seismic zone factor (Z) IS:1893 Table 2
17 Response reduction factor IS:1893 Table 7
18 Fundamental natural period – approx. IS:1893 C1.7.6
19 Design horizontal acceleration spectrum value IS: 1893 C1.6.4.2
(Ah)
20 ♠ Expansion/Separation Joints
21 Building is regular/irregular IS 1893
♥ Enclose detailed drawings drawn to scale for each floor
♦ In case terrace garden is provided, indicate additional fill load and live load along with
the detailed drawings drawn to scale

Part 2 Load bearing masonry buildings

Sl.No. Description Information Notes
IS: 4326 C1.7
1 Building category Read with IS:1893
Zone II III IV V
Bldg.
Ordinary B C D E
Important C D E E

2 Basement Provided
3 Number of floors including
Ground Floor (all floors including
stepped floors in hill slopes)
4 Type of wall masonry
5 Type and mix of Mortar IS: 4326 C1.8.1.2
6 Re: size and position of openings IS: 4326 Table 4, Fig.7
(See note No.[i])
• Minimum distance (b5)
• Ratio (b1+b2+b3)/11 or
(b6+b7)/12
• Minimum pier width between
consequent opening (b4)
• Vertical distance (h3)
• Ratio of wall height to
thickness 4
Ratio of wall length between
cross wall to thickness

7 Horizontal seismic band P IP NA (see note No.2)

• at plinth level
IS:4326 C1 8.4.6
• at window sill level
• at lintel level IS: 4326 C1 8.3
• at ceiling level IS: 4326 C1 8.4.2
• at eave level of sloping IS: 4326 C1 8.4.3
roof IS: 4326 C1 8.4.3
• at top of gable walls
IS: 4326 C1 8.4.4
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 8 Vertical reinforcing bar
at corners and T junction of walls
IS: 4326 C1 8.4.8.
at jambs of doors and window
openings IS: 4326 C1 8.4.9
9 Integration of prefab
roofing/flooring elements through IS:4326 C1 9.1.4
reinforced concrete screed.
10 Horizontal bracings in pitched
truss in horizontal plane at the
level of ties in the slopes of
pitched roofs
Notes: (i) Information in Item 6 should be given on separate A4 sheets for all walls with large number
of
openings
(ii) IP indicated “Information Provided”
IP indicates “Information to be provided”
NA indicates “Not Applicable”
Tick mark one box

Part 3 Reinforced concrete framed buildings

Sl. No. Description Information Notes
1 Type of building
• Regular frames
• Regular frames with Shear Walls IS: 1893 C1 7.1
• Irregular frames
• Irregular frames with Shear Walls
• Soft storey
2 Number of basements
3 Number of floors including ground floor
4 Horizontal floor system
• Beams and slabs
• Waffles
• Ribbed floor
• Flat slab with drops
• Flat plate without drops
5 Soil data
• Type of soil
• Recommended type of foundation
-Independent footings IS: 1498
-Raft
-Piles
• Recommended bearing capacity of soil
• Recommended type, length, diameter
and load capacity of piles
• Depth of water table
• Chemical analysis of ground water
• Chemical analysis of soil
6 Foundations
Depth below ground level
Type
Independent

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 Interconnected
Raft
Piles
7 System of interconnecting foundations IS: 1893 C1 7.12.1
Plinth beams
Foundation beams
8 Grades if concrete used in different parts of
building
9 Method of analysis used
10 Computer software used
11 Torsion included IS: 1893 C1 7.9
12 Base shear
a. Based on approximate fundamental
period IS: 1893 Cl. 7.5.3
b. Based on dynamic analysis
c. Ratio of a/b
13 Distribution of seismic forces along the IS:1893 Cl.7.7
height of the building. (Provide sketch)
14 The Column of soft ground storey specially IS: 1893 Cl.7.10
designed.
15 Clear minimum cover provided in IS: 456 Cl. 26.4
• Footing
• Column
• Beams
• Slabs
• Walls
16 Ductile detailing of RC frame
• Type of reinforcement used IS: 456 Cl. 5.6
• Minimum dimension of beams IS: 13920 Cl.6.1
• Minimum dimension of columns IS: 13920 Cl.7.1.2
• Minimum percentage of reinforcement IS: 456 Cl.26.5.1(a)
of beams at any cross section
• Maximum percentage of IS: 13920 Cl.6.2.1
reinforcement at any section of beam
• Spacing of transverse reinforcement IS: 456 Cl.26.5.1.1(b)
in 2-d length of beams near the ends
• Ratio of capacity of beams in shear to IS: 13920 Cl.6.2.2
capacity of beams in flexure
• Maximum percentage of
reinforcement in column
IS: 13920 Cl.6.3.5
• Confining stirrups near ends of
columns and in beam-column joints
Diameter IS: 456 Cl.26.5.3.1
Spacing
• Ratio of shear capacity of columns to
maximum seismic shear in the storey. IS: 13920 Cl. 7.4
17 Does the features require clearance by SDRP

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 Example: Multistory building
Prefab building
Building in hazard prone areas
Foundation
i. In case raft foundation has been adopted, indicate K value used for
analysis of the raft.
ii. Incase pile foundations have been used, give full particulars of the
piles, type, dia, length, capacity
iii. In case of high water table, indicate system of countering water
pressure, and indicate
the existing water table, and that assumed to design foundations.
Idealization for Earthquake analysis
i. In case of composite system of shear walls and rigid frames, give distribution of base
shear
in the two systems on the basis of analysis, and that used for design of each system
ii. Indicate the idealization of frames and shear walls adopted in the analysis with the help
of
sketches.
iii. Submit framing plans of each floor
iv. In case of basements, indicate the system used to contain earth pressures.

Part 4 Buildings in structural steel

1 Adopted method of o Simple IS:800 Cl 3.4.4

design o Semi-rigid IS:800 Cl.3.4.5
o Rigid IS:800 Cl.3.5.6
2 Design based on o Elastic analysis IS: 800 Section-9
o Plastic analysis SP;6 (6)
3 Floor construction o Composite
o Non composite
o Boarded
4 Roof construction o Composite
o Non composite
o Metal
o Any other
5 Horizontal force Frames Note: Seismic force As
resisting system Braced frames per IS:1893 Would
adopted Frames & shear walls depend on system
6 Slenderness ratios Members defined in Table 3.1, IS 800; Cl.3.7
maintained IS:800
7 Member deflection Beams, Rafters IS:800 Cl.3.13
limited to Crane Girders, Purlins
Top of columns
8 Structural members o Encased in concrete IS: 800 Section-10
Not encased
9 Proposed material o General weld-able IS: 2062
o High strength IS: 8500
o Cold formed IS: 801, 811
o Tubular IS: 806
10. Minimum metal o Hot rolled sections IS: 800, Cl.3.8
thickness Specified for o Cold formed sections Cl.3.8.1 to Cl.3.8.4
corrosion protection o Tubes Cl.3.8.5
11 Structural o Rivets IS: 800, Section-8
connections o CT Bolts IS: 1929, 2155, 1149

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 o S H F G Bolts IS 6639, 1367
o Black Bolts IS 3757, 4000
o Welding field IS: 1363, 1367
Shop (Specify welding type IS: 816, 814,1395,
proposed) Composite 7280, 3613, 6419,
6560, 813, 9595

Minimum Fire rating o Rating……………hours IS: 1641, 1642, 1643

12 proposed, with o Method proposed.
method -In tumescent painting
-Spraying
-Quilting
-Fire retardant boarding

Part-5
Any special weakness in the building making it vulnerable for stability related
failure and the precaution to be taken during execution/completion and finishing to be
indicated.

Part-6
Recommendations of structural Engineer with respect to special requirements
needed with respect to structural safety and stability to be taken note of by competent
authority feature like incorporation of swimming pool, heavy load on roof ,prefabricated
structure or any other hazardous features should be included.

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 Form No. 2

Notice for Commencement of work

Reference No.

Owner's Name: Location:

Developer's Name with

Registration No. :

Submitted on : Received on:

To
.......................................................
........................................................

Ref: Proposed work of ................................... (Title of the project) .........................

at ...................................................................... (Site address)
......................................for ...................................(Name of Owner / Developer
/ Builder), ...........................(his address and Tel. No.)
..............................................................................................
.....
I hereby inform that the construction of the building in (site address)
in...................................................................................................................................................
................................................................ will commence on ................................. as per the
permission obtained vide Office communication No...........................................,
dated........................ under the supervision of .................................. Architect / Engineer /
Construction Engineer on record, Registration No. ......................................................... and in
accordance with the plans sanctioned.

Signature of Registered Architect/Engineer Signature of Owner with date

Name of Owner in Block Letters

___________________
Address of Owner
_______________________________
Tel. No.
Dated:......................................
______________________________

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 Form No 3
Progress Certificate
Plinth Stage / In case of basement, casting of basement slab stage
Reference No.
Owner’s Name:
Developer’s Name: Location:
Submitted on: Received on:
To
----------------------------
----------------------------
Sir,
(i) We hereby inform you that the work of execution of the building as per approved plan,
working drawing , detailed structural drawings and structural specifications prepared
by the Registered Structural Engineer on Record , the detailed Architectural drawings
and Architectural specifications prepared by the Registered Architect on Record ,has
reached the Plinth Level casting of basement slab level and is executed under our
supervision.
(ii) We declare that revised /amended plan is not necessary at this stage.
(iii) We also undertake to comply with the rule no. 19 regarding the change of owner/
Developer / Professionals
Yours faithfully,

Signature of the

Signature of the
Registered Architect/Engineer Owner/ Registered Developer (with
Registration No,)
Date: ______________________ Date: ____________________
Name in block letters: __________________ Name in block letters__________
(with Registration No.)
Address: _____________________________ Address ___________________
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record
Date: ______________________
Name in block letters: __________________
(with Registration No.)
Address: _____________________________

Signature of Structural Engineer

The construction up to this stage has been executed as per the structural drawing without
any deviation with respect to structural component and reinforcement details in complying
with provisions of NBC The recommendations made by me to ensure adequate safety of the
structure are complied with by the owner to my entire satisfaction.
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record
Registration No.)
Date:________________________
Name in block letters________ Address: _________________________

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 Form No.4
Progress Certificate - First Storey
Reference No.
Owner’s Name: Location:
Registered Developer Name:
Submitted on: Received on:
To
-----------------------------
-------------------------------
Sir,
1. We hereby inform you that the work of execution of the building as per approved plan,
working drawing , detailed structural drawings and structural specifications prepared
by the Registered Structural Engineer on Record , the detailed Architectural drawings
and Architectural specifications prepared by the Registered Architect on Record ,has
reached the -----------storey level and is executed under our supervision.
2. We declare that revised / amended plan is not necessary at this stage.
3. I also undertake to comply with the rule no.19 regarding the change in
Owner/Developer/
Professionals.
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the Signature of the
Registered Architect/ Engineer Owner/Registered Developer (with
Registration No.)
Date: ________________________ Date: ____________________
Name in block letters: __________ Name in block letters________
(with Registration No.)
Address: ___________________
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record
Registration No.)
Date: ________________________
Name in block letters: __________
(with Registration No.
Address: ___________________ Signature of Structural Engineer
The construction up to this stage has been executed as per the structural drawing without
any deviation with respect to structural component and reinforcement details in complying
with provisions of NBC The recommendations made by me to ensure adequate safety of the
structure are complied with by the owner to my entire satisfaction.
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record
Registration No.
Date:________________________
Name in block letters________ Address: _________________________

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 Form No.5
Progress Certificate - Middle Storey
Reference No.
Owner’s Name: Location:
Registered Developer Name:
Submitted on: Received on:
To
-----------------------------
-------------------------------
Sir,
1. We hereby inform you that the work of execution of the building as per approved plan,
working drawing , detailed structural drawings and structural specifications prepared
by the Registered Structural Engineer on Record , the detailed Architectural drawings
and Architectural specifications prepared by the Registered Architect on Record ,has
reached the -----------storey level and is executed under our supervision.
2. We declare that revised / amended plan is not necessary at this stage.
3. I also undertake to comply with the rule no. 19 regarding the change in
Owner/Developer/ Professionals.
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the Signature of the
Registered Architect/ Engineer Owner/ Registered Developer (with
Registration No.)
Date: ________________________ Date: ____________________
Name in block letters: __________ Name in block letters________
(with Registration No.)
Address: ___________________ Address___________________
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record
Date: ________________________
(with Registration No.)
Address: ___________________ Signature of Structural Engineer
The construction up to this stage has been executed as per the structural drawing without
any deviation with respect to structural component and reinforcement details in complying
with provisions of NBC The recommendations made by me to ensure adequate safety of the
structure are complied with by the owner to my entire satisfaction.
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record
Registration No.)
Date:________________________
Name in block letters________ Address:
_________________________

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 Form No.6

Progress Certificate - Last Storey

Reference No.
Owner’s Name: Location:
Registered Developers Name:
Submitted on: Received on:
To
---------------------------------
--------------------------------
Sir,
1. We hereby inform you that the work of execution of the building as per approved plan,
working drawing , detailed structural drawings and structural specifications prepared by
the Registered Structural Engineer on Record , the detailed Architectural drawings and
Architectural specifications prepared by the Registered Architect on Record ,has reached
the -----------storey level and is executed under our supervision
2. We declare that revised / amended plan is not necessary at this stage.
3. We also undertake to comply with the rule no,19 regarding the change in
Owner/Developer/Professionals.
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the Signature of the
Registered Architect/ Engineer Owner/ Registered Developer (with
Registration No.)
Date: ________________________ Date: ____________________
Name in block letters: __________ Name in block letters________
(with Registration No.)
Address: ___________________ Address___________________
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record

Date:________________________
Name in block letters: ________________
Address: _________________________ Signature of Structural Engineer

The construction up to this stage has been executed as per the structural drawing without
any deviation with respect to structural component and reinforcement details in complying
with provisions of NBC. The recommendations made by me to ensure adequate safety of the
structure are complied with by the owner to my entire satisfaction.
Signature of the
Registered Construction Engineer on Record
Registration No.)
Date:________________________Name in block letters________ Address:
_________________________

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 Form No. 7
Completion Report
Reference No.
Owner’s Name: Location:
Submitted on: Received on:

To
---------------------------------
----------------------------------
Sir,

1. The work of erection/re-erection of building as per approved plan is completed under the
Supervision of Registered Construction Engineer on record who has given the completion
certificate which is enclosed herewith.

2. We declare that the work is executed as per the approved plan/permission granted and
to our satisfaction. We declare that the construction is to be used for ______________ the
purpose as per approved plan and it shall not be changed without obtaining written
permission.

3. We hereby declare that the plan as per the building erected has been submitted and
approved.

4. We will transfer the area of parking space provided as per approved plan to the
occupants /association before for occupancy certificate.

5. Any subsequent change from the completion drawings will be our responsibility.
6. One complete set of structural drawings showing the reinforcement details/structural
details/foundation details including reinforcement drawings certified by structural engineer
as executed have been submitted to the competent authority. The submitted drawing shall
show all features that affect the structural stability including non structural items.

Yours faithfully,

(Developer’s Signature) (Owner’s

Signature)

Name of Registered Developer (with Registration No.)/Name of Owner

Date:
Address:
Encl: Completion Report

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 Form No.8

Building Completion Report by Registered Architect/Engineer

Reference No.

Owner’s Name: Location:

Registered Developers Name:
Submitted on: Received on:

To
-----------------------------------
---------------------------------
Sir,

1. The building/s has/have been constructed according to the sanctioned plan.

2. The building/s has /have been constructed as per approved plan.

3. Construction has been done under our supervision / guidance and adheres to the
drawings submitted.

Signature of the Owner / Registered Developer Signature of Registered

Architect on (with Registration No,) Record / Registered
Engineer on Record
Date Date
Name in block letter: Name in block letters:
(with Registration No.)
Address: _________________ Address: ___________________

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 Form No. 9

Building Completion Report by Registered Construction Engineer

Reference No.

Owner’s Name: Location:

Registered Developers Name:
Submitted on : Received on :

To
-------------------------------
------------------------------
Sir,

1. The building/s has/have been constructed according to the sanctioned plan.

2. The building/s has / have been constructed as per

- the detailed structural drawings and structural specifications prepared by the
Registered Structural Engineer on Record
- the detailed Architectural drawings and Architectural specifications prepared by
the Registered Architect on Record.
- detailed drawings and specifications of all services

3. All materials used in the construction have been tested as provided in specifications and
a record of test reports has been kept.
4.The building was inspected and cleared by the structural engineer with respect to stability
features of structure and foundation.
Signature of the Owner / Registered Developer Signature of Registered
(with Registration No.) Construction Engineer
on Record
Date Date
Name in block letter: Name in block letters:
(with Registration No.)
Address: _________________ Address:
___________________

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 Form No. 10
Building Completion Report of Registered Structural Engineer
Reference No.

Owner’s Name : Location :

Developers Name:
Submitted on : Received on :

To
-----------------------------------
--------------------------------
Sir,

This is to certify that detailed structural drawings of the buildings/s has / have been
prepared on the basis of a detailed analysis and a detailed design carried out according to
relevant previsions of the latest Indian Standard Codes, National Building Code and as
indicated in the structural design basis report.

The construction up to this stage has been executed as per the structural drawing without
any deviation with respect to structural component and reinforcement details in complying
with provisions of NBC The recommendations made by me to ensure adequate safety of the
structure are complied with by the owner to my entire satisfaction.

Signature of the Owner Signature of Registered Structural

Engineer
on Record
Date Date

Name in block letters: Name in block letters:

(with Registration No.)
Address: ____________________ Address: ________________

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 Form No. 11

Structural Inspection Report(to be submitted at plinth level, first storey,

middle storey and last storey)

(This form has to be completed by Registered Structural Engineer after his site inspection
and verification regarding compliance of all his recommendations by the owner, which in
the opinion of the registered structural engineer are necessary for safety of the structure)
I. Work of ……….. (Title of the project)…….. at …………………............ [Site
address]………………
II. Name of the present owner:
III. Description of the structure:
Class I or Class II (Briefly describe the property in general and the structure in
particular) Indicate whether the structure is regular/irregular as per IS1893 of the
structure is in Zone-III.

(a) Function (b) Framed construction

Residence Apart- Office Shopping School, Hostel Auditoria Factory
(with or ments Bldg. Centre College or any
without (with other
building
shops or
(pl. state)
without
shops

1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8
A. Load
bearing
masonry
wall
construction

B. Framed
structure
Construction Critical Brick RCC Stone Timber Steel
and structural load
materials bearing
element

Roof RCC Timber RBC Steel Jack-

Floor arch
IV. Year of construction
Year of subsequent additions or rectifications (Please describe briefly the nature of
additions or rectifications).
V. Date of last inspection report filed: Last filed by whom (This does not apply to the
first report).
VI. Soil on which building is founded
i) Any change subsequent to construction

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 ii) Nearby open excavation
iii) Nearby collection of water
iv) Proximity of drain
v) Underground water-tank
vi) RW. Pipes out-lets
vii) Settlements
VII. The Super-structure (R.C.C. Frame structure)
i) Crack in beam or column nature and extent of crack probable causes.
ii) Cover spell
iii) Exposure of reinforcement
iv) subsequent damage by user for taking pipes, : conduits, hanging, fans or any
other fixtures, etc.
v) Crack in slab
vi) Spalling of concrete or plaster of slab
vii) Corrosion of reinforcement
viii) Loads in excess of design loads
VIII The Super-Structure (Steel Structure)
i) Paintings
ii) Corrosion
iii) Joint, nuts, bolts, rivets, welds, gusset plates
iv) Bending or buckling of members
v) Base plate connections with columns or pedestals
vi) Loading
IX. The Super-Structure (Load bearing masonry structure) Cracks in masonry walls)
(Please describe some of the major cracks, their nature, extent and location, with a
sketch, if necessary.
X. Recommendations if any
This is to certify that the above is a correct representation of facts as given to me by the
owner and as determined by me after Site Inspection to the best of my ability and judgment.
XI. Indicate any hazard the structure faces such as cyclone/land slide/Tsunami/weak
soil/flooding

The construction up to this stage has been executed as per the structural drawing
without any deviation with respect to structural component and reinforcement details in
complying with provisions of NBC The recommendations made by me to ensure adequate
safety of the structure are complied with by the owner to my entire satisfaction.
Signature of the Registered Structural Engineer
on Record
Date:
Name of the registered structural Engineer:
Registration No.

Address:

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 Form No. 12
Model Proforma for Technical Audit Report
1. Design
COMMENTS
1.1 Design/Drawings available? Y/N
Design category Y/N
Type design? Design to be
Specific design ? collected to
refer to Design
Consultant/H.O.
Drawings prepared/checked by competent Authority? Y/N
Design Drawings/details
Structural detailed included Y/N
Earthquake/cyclone resistant features included? Y/N
Design verified/vetted by Dept./Govt. approved Y/N
agency/competent authority?
Design changes approved by dept./govt. approved Y/N
agency/competent authority?
2 Foundation
2.1 Foundation used Existing/New
2.2.1 If existing foundation used
2.2.1 Depth of foundation below ground : <50cm/50-70/>70cm
2.2.2 Type of masonry : Stone/Bricks/PCC Blocks
2.2.3 Thickness of masonry (above ground) : 23cm/35/>35
2.2.4 Mortar used : Cement-Sand/Lime/Mud
2.2.5 Mix of cement mortar : 1:4/1:6/Leaner
2.2.6 Height up to Plinth : ________________ cm
2.2.7 If stone masonry
2.2.7.1 Through Stones : Yes/No, if Yes
Adequate/Inadequate
2.2.7.2 Corner Stones : Yes/No, if Yes
Adequate/Inadequate
2.3 If new foundation used
2.3.1 Depth of foundation below ground : _____ <50/50-70/>70cm
2.3.2 Type of masonry blocks : stone/bricks/PCC
2.3.3 Thickness of Masonry above plinth : 23 cm/35/>35cm
2.3.4 Mortar used : Cement – sand/lime/mud
2.3.5 Mix of cement mortar (1:4) : Yes/No
2.3.6 Height up to Plinth : <60/>60cm
2.3.7 If stone masonry
2.3.7.1 Through Stones : Yes/No, if Yes
Adequate/Inadequate
2.3.7.2 Corner Stones : Yes/No, if Yes
Adequate/Inadequate
2.4 Verticle reinforcement in foundation : Yes/No
3 Walling
3.1 Type of masonry : Stone/Brick/PCC Blocks
3.2 Mortar used : Cement – Sand/Lime/Mud
3.3 Mix of cement mortar : 1:4/1:6/Leaner
3.4 Thickness of wall : >23cm/23cm/23cm
3.5 Mixing of mortar : OK/Not OK
3.6 Joint Property filled : OK/NOT OK
3.7 Wetting of bricks : Good/ Medium/ Poor
3.8 If stone masonry
3.8.1 Through Stones : Yes/No
3.8.2 Corner Stones : Yes/No
3.9 Overall workmanship : Good / Medium / Poor
4 Roofing

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4.1 Type of roof : Flat/Sloping
4.2 If sloped : Morbid tiles/ A.C. sheet/ G.I.
sheet
4.3 Purlins : Angle-Iron / Timber / NA
4.4 Truss type ____________
4.5 Anchorage with wall : Adequate/ Inadequate/ NA
5 Materials
5.1 Cement
5.1.1 Source Authorised Dealer/Market

5.1.2 Type of cement : OPC/PPC/PSC

5.1.3 If OPC : Grade (33/ 43/ 53)

5.2 Sand
5.2.1 Type of sand : River sand / Stone dust
5.2.2 Presence of deleterious materials : Mild / Moderate/ High

5.3 Coarse Aggregates

5.3.1 Type coarse Aggregates : Gravel/ Crushed Stone

5.3.2 Presence of deleterious material : Mild/ Moderate / High

P.C.C. Blocks (Applicable for onsite production)

5.4.1 Type of P.C.C. Blocks : Solid blocks/Hollow blocks
5.4.2 Ratio of concrete in blocks : ______________________
5.4.3 Interlocking feature : Yes/No
5.4.4 Course aggregates used : Natural/ Crushed stone
5.5 Bricks Blocks, Stone etc.
5.5.1 Strength (field assessment) : Low/Medium/High
5.5.2 Dimensional accuracy : Yes/No
5.6.3 Compaction : Vibrators/Thappies and rods
5.6.4 Workability : Low / Medium / High
5.6.5 Availability of water : Sufficient / Insufficient
5.6.6 Curing : Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
5.7 Reinforcing Steel
5.7.1 Type of Steel : Plain mild steel/HYSD
bars
5.7.2 Source : Authorised Dealer/Market
5.7.3 Whether IS marked : Yes/No
5.7.4 Conditions of bars : Clean/Corroded
5.7.5 Fixing of reinforcement as per drawing : Yes/No
5.7.6 Suitable cover : Yes/No
5.7.7 Spacing of bars : Regular/Irregular
5.7.8 Overlaps as per specifications : Yes/ No
5.8 Form Work
5.8.1 Type of Form Work : Timber / Ply board
Steel
5.8.2 Use of mould oil : Yes/No
5.8.3 Leakage of cement slurry : Observed/ Not observed
5.9 Source
5.9.1 Cement
5.9.2 Sand
5.9.3 Coarse Agg.
5.9.4 Bricks
5.9.5 PCC Blocks
6 Seismic Resistance Features
6.1 Masonry Structures
6.1.1 Provision of bands at Provided Adequate

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 6.1.1.1 Plinth level Yes/No Yes/No
6.1.1.2 Sill level Yes/No Yes/No
6.1.1.3 Lintel level Yes/No Yes/No
6.1.1.4 Roof level (if applicable) Yes/No Yes/No
6.1.2 If sloped roof, whether seismic bands are provide at
6.1.2.1 Gable wall top Yes/No
6.1.2.2 Eaves level Yes/No
6.1.3 Provision of vertical steel in masonry at
Provided Adequate
Each corner Yes/No
Each T-junction Yes/No
Each door joint Yes/No
Around each window Yes/No
6.1.4 Openings
6.1.4.1 Total width of openings : <50%/50*-
60%/>60%
(*-42% for double storey)
6.1.4.2 Clearance from corner OK/Not OK
6.1.4.3 Pier width between two openings OK/Not OK
6.2 Framed structures
6.2.1 Ductile detailing
6.2.1.1 Spacing of stirrup OK/Not OK
6.2.1.2 Sizes of members OK/Not OK
6.2.1.3 End anchorage OK/Not OK
6.2.1.4 Lapping (length, location, etc.) OK/Not OK
6.2.1.5 Angle of stirrup hook 90/135 degrees
6.3 Any testing carried out by owner/Engineering
Supervisor on

Testing done Testing results

6.3.1 Water Yes/No OK/Not OK
6.3.2 Cement Yes/No OK/Not OK
6.3.3 Bricks/PCC blocks/Stones Yes/No OK/Not OK
6.3.4 Aggregate Yes/No OK/Not OK
6.3.5 Mortar Yes/No OK/Not OK
6.3.6 Concrete Yes/No OK/Not OK
6.3.7 Reinforcement Yes/No OK/Not OK

Signature of Owner/Registered Developer signature of the Registered quality

Auditor
Name and Address Name and Address
(in case of Registered Developer state the (with Registration No.)
Registration No,)

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 Annexure-XV

Special additional regulations for schools

Buildings of schools shall conform to the following additional special regulations:

1.Site
Site of the school building
[a] shall not have opening direct to the National / State Highways with heavy vehicular
traffic.
[b] shall not be close to water bodies and forests.
[c] shall not be in the close proximity of garbage dumps, dusty and noisy roads or
factories.
2.No. of floors
[a] The maximum no. of floors in the school should not exceed ground + 2 floors
generally for class rooms. However other facilities such as staff/ teachers rooms/
dining halls, library and such other spaces other than class rooms may be located in
the floors above the second floor, if necessary.
[b] Lower classes up to 3rd standard shall always be located in the ground floor.
3.Stair case and exits shall conform to the following minimum standards.
[a] Minimum width 1.6m
[b] One stair case for every 6 class rooms
[c] Mid landing not less than 1.6m in width
[d] Continuous stairs from ground level to the terrace level.
[e] Travel distance to the stair case from any part of upper floors shall not be more than
22.6m.
[f] Exit door if any from the stair case at the ground level shall open directly to the open
space and it shall not be less than 2m in width and 2.1m in height.
4.Class rooms shall confirm to the following:
[a] Minimum size shall be 6m x 6m for student strength of not exceeding 40 Nos.
[b] Thickness of wall shall not be less than 23 cms.
[c] Head room height of the class rooms shall be minimum 3metres.
[d] Each class room shall have at least 2 doors and 2 windows
[e] Doors and windows should be made of materials with high fire resistance rating.
5.Fire safety measures
[a] Adequate no. of fire extinguishers shall be provided
[b] Provision of separate water tank / sump to meet the requirement of fire fighting
during emergency shall be provided.
[c] Buildings shall be constructed using non-combustible materials.
6.Electrical wiring, equipments and installations shall confirm to the safety standards
prescribed in the NBC and also confirm to the requirements of the Chief Electrical
Inspectorate.
7.Others
[a] Kitchen if any located within the school premises shall not be closer to the class
rooms or student toilets.
[b] Where covered verandah / corridor is provided, it shall be minimum 1.8m. in width
in front of class rooms.
[c] The parapet wall in the open terrace shall be minimum 23cm in thickness and
100cm in height.
[d] Toilets enough in number and with adequate water supply shall be provided.

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 Annexure XVI

CONSERVATION OF HERITAGE SITES INCLUDING HERITAGE BUILDINGS, HERITAGE

PRECINCTS AND NATURAL FEATURE AREAS

1. These regulations will apply to those buildings, artifacts, structures, and/or precincts of
historical and/or aesthetical and/or architectural and/or cultural value (hereinafter
referred to as Listed Buildings/Heritage Buildings and Listed precincts/Heritage precincts)
which will be listed in notification(s) to be issued by the Government and will not apply to
those which have been covered in the notification of Central or State Archeological
Department under their Act/Rules

2. Restriction on Development/Redevelopment/Repairs, etc.

(i) No development or redevelopment or engineering operation or additions,

alterations, repairs, renovation including the painting of buildings, replacement
of special features or demolition of the whole or any part thereof or plastering of
said listed/heritage buildings or listed/heritage precincts shall be carried out
except with the prior written permission of the Executive Authority. The
Executive Authority shall act in consultation with the Heritage Conservation
Committee to be appointed by Government (hereinafter called “the said Heritage
Conservation Committee”).

Provided that in exceptional cases for reasons to be recorded in writing the

Executive Authority may over rule the recommendation of the Heritage
Conservation Committee.

Provided that the powers to over rule the recommendation of the Heritage
Conservation Committee shall not be delegated by the Executive Authority to any
other Officer.

(ii) In relation to religious buildings in the said list, the changes, repairs, additions,
alterations and renovations required on religious grounds mentioned in sacred
texts, or as a part of holy practices laid down in religious codes shall be treated
as permissible, subject to their being in accordance and consonance with the
original structure and architecture, designs, aesthetics and other special feature
thereof.

Provided that before arriving at his decision, the Executive Authority shall take
into consideration the recommendations of the Heritage Conservation
Committee.

3. Preparation of list of Heritage Buildings and Heritage Precincts:- The list of

buildings, artifacts, structures and precincts of historic, and/or aesthetical /or cultural
value etc. to which these regulations apply shall be notified by the Government after its
approval on its merits with or without modifications.

The draft list of buildings artifacts etc. to which these regulation shall apply shall be
prepared by the authority in consultation with the Heritage Conservation Committee and
also addressing the owners of the said listed building/precincts giving an opportunity to
represent regarding the proposed notifications and further notifying in newspapers inviting
objections/suggestions from the general public, and it shall be forwarded to Government.
The Government may accord approval for the said list with or without modifications as may
be decided on its merits and notify the same in Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, and also
in local newspapers.

This list may be supplemented, altered, deleted, or modified from time to time by the
Government on receipt of the proposals from the Executive Authority or suo motto by the

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government after following the procedures of giving opportunity to the owners/ lessees and
also the general public stated above after notification in the Tamil Nadu Government
Gazette.

4. Power to Alter, Modify or Relax Regulations: - With the approval of Government and
after consultation with the said Heritage Conservation Committee, the Executive Authority
shall have the power to alter, modify or relax the provisions of other Regulations if it is
needed for the conservation, preservation or retention of historical, aesthetical, cultural or
architectural quality of any listed Buildings/Heritage Buildings or listed Precincts/Heritage
Precinct.

5. Hearing etc. to persons likely to be affected: - Provided that in case any alterations,
modifications or relaxations of any of the provisions of the Development Regulations, will
cause undue loss to the owners or persons who have development right over the Heritage
Buildings/Heritage Precincts, the Executive Authority shall give an opportunity of hearing
to the said owner or persons who have development right over the Heritage Buildings and to
the public, before taking final decision in the matter.

6. Grant of Transferable Development Rights in cases of loss of Development Rights: -

If any application for development on a private land is refused under this Regulation or
conditions are imposed while permitting such development therein which deprive the
private owner/lessee who is not a Government or a quasi Government department or
agency or a religious institutions or a trust a society, or a charitable institutions etc., of any
unconsumed FSI otherwise the private owner/lessee could have availed considering the
land use, road width, setback etc., as per Development Regulations the said owner/lessee
shall be compensated by grant of Development Rights Certificate as may be prescribed by
Government from time to time, on transfer of the right to the Executive Authority through a
registered gift deed. The extent of TDR for which Certificate to be granted may be
determined by the Executive Authority if required in consultation with the Heritage
Conservation Committee, and will not be awarded unless sanctioned by the Government.

7. Maintaining Sky Line: - Buildings included in Listed Heritage Precincts shall

maintain the sky line in the precincts (without any Multistoryed development) as may be
existing in the surrounding area, so as not to diminish or destroy the value and beauty of
the said listed Heritage Buildings/Heritage precincts. The development within the precincts
shall be accordance with the guidelines framed by the Executive Authority in consultation
with Heritage Conservation Committee.

8. Restrictive Covenants: - Restrictions existing as on date of this notification imposed

under covenants, terms and conditions on the leasehold plots whether by State Government
or by the Municipal Corporation or any other local bodies or any other Government or quasi
Government agency including Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board, Wakf
Board shall continue to be imposed in addition to Development Regulations. However, in
case of any conflict with the heritage preservation interest, the said Regulations shall
prevail.

9. Repair Fund: - Buildings included in the said list shall be repaired by the
owners/lessees of the said buildings themselves With a view to give monetary help for such
repairs to a limited extent in deserving cases where the owner/lessee could not repair it a
separate fund may be created, which would be kept at the disposal of the Executive
Authority, who will make disbursement from the funds in consultation with Heritage
Conservation Committee.

10. Grading of the Listed Buildings/Listed Precincts: - Listed Heritage buildings/listed

Heritage Precincts may be graded into three categories. The meaning of these Grades and
basic guidelines for development permissions are as follows:

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 Listing does not prevent change of ownership or usage. However such usage should
be in harmony with the said listed precinct/buildings. Care will be taken to ensure that the
development permission relating to these buildings is given without delay.

Grade-I Grade-II Grade-III

A. Definition
Heritage Grade-I comprise Heritage Grade-II (A and B) Heritage Grade-III comprises
of buildings, and precincts comprises of buildings, or importance for town space; they
of national or historical regional or local evoke architectural aesthetic or
importance, embodying importance, possessing sociological interest though not
excellence in architectural special architectural or as much as in Heritage
style, design, technology aesthetical merit, cultural Grade-II. These contribute to
and material usage. They or historical value, though determine the character of the
may be associated with a of a lower scale than in locality, and can be
great historical event, Heritage Grade. They are representative of lifestyle of a
personality, movement or local landmarks, particular community or region
institution. They have contributing to the image and may, also be distinguished
been and are, the prime and identity of the City. by setting on a street line, or
landmarks of the City. They may not be the work special character of the façade
of master, craftsman or and uniformity of height width
may be models or and scale.
proportion and
ornamentation, or designed
to suit particular climate.
B. Objective –
Heritage Grade-I richly Heritage Grade-II deserves Heritage Grade-III deserves
deserves careful intelligent Conservation. protection of unique features
preservation. and attributes.

C. Scope for changes.

No interventions would be
permitted either on the
exterior or interior unless
it is necessary in the
interest of strengthening,
and prolonging, the life of
the buildings or precincts
or any part or features
thereof. For this purpose,
absolutely essential and
minimal changes would be
allowed and they must be
in accordance with the
original.
Grade-II (A)
Internal changes
and adaptive reuse will be
generally allowed, but
external changes will be
subject to scrutiny. Care
would be taken to ensure
the conservation of all
special aspects for which it
is included in Heritage
Grade-II.
Grade-II (B)
In addition to above
extension or additional
buildings in the same plot
or compound could in
certain circumstances, be
allowed provided that the
extension/additional
buildings is in harmony
with (and does not detract
from) existing heritage
building(s) or precincts
especially in terms of height
and facade.
External and internal changes,
and adaptive reuse would
generally be allowed. Changes
can include extensions,
additional buildings in the same
plot or compound provided that
extension/additional buildings
is in harmony with and does
not attract from the existing
heritage buildings/
Precinct especially in terms of
height and/or façade.
Reconstruction may be allowed
when the building is
structurally weak or unsafe or
when it has been affected by
accidental fire or any other
calamity or if reconstruction is
required to consume the
permissible FSI and no option
other than reconstruction is
available.
However unless absolutely
essential, nothing should spoil
or destroy any special features
or attributes for which it is
placed in the Heritage List.

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 D. Procedure
Development permission
for the changes would be
given by the Planning
Authority on the advice of
the Heritage Conservation
Committee to be appointed
by State Government.
Development permission for Development permission would
the changes would be given be given for changes by the
by the Planning Authority Planning Authority on the
on the advice of the advice of the Heritage
Heritage Conservation Conservation Committee to be
Committee to be appointed appointed by State Government
by State Government.

E.
Vistas/Surrounding
Development.
All development in areas
surrounding Heritage
Grade-I shall be regulated
and controlled, ensuring
that it does not mar the
grandeur of or views from,
Heritage Grade-I.

11. Composition of heritage conservation committee

The Heritage Conservation Committee shall be appointed
by the State Government comprising of:
1. District Collector Chairman
2. Representative from PWD at District level Member

3. Representative from State Archeology Member

4. Representative from Central Archeology Member

5. Town Planning Officer from the concerned local body Member

6. Historian Member
7. Conservation Architect Member
8. Representative from DTCP Member Secretary

(a) The Committee shall have the powers to co-opt upto three additional members
who may have related experience.
(b) The tenure of the Chairman and Members of other than
Government Department / Local Bodies shall be three years.

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 ANNEXURE XVII

Development Prohibited / Restricted areas:

(1) Area around Indian Air Force/ Naval Air station:

Lands to a depth of 100m around the boundary of the Indian Air Force stations
have been zoned as areas prohibited for development as per the Government of
India Notification.

(2) Area around Airport/Aerodrome:

(a) The buildings/structures in the vicinity of civil and defence aerodromes shall
conform to the regulations of the Civil Aviation and Defence authorities
concerned.

However, latest rules, including amendments if any notified by the Directorate

General of the Civil Aviation shall be followed in all such cases of building
constructions in the vicinity of aerodromes. If the site is located within 20 kms.
from the aerodromes reference point, for constructions, which rise to 30 metres
or more in height, no objection certificate shall be obtained from the Directorate
General Civil Aviation. Areas within Chennai Metropolitan Area which fall in the
approach funnel, the transitional area and trough around runways are given in
the map annexed.
(b) The area around Hill stations which are those areas where the Tamil Nadu
District Municipalities (Hill Stations) Buildng Rules, 1993 apply, land
surrounding the nuclear station notified by the Ministry of Atomic Energy,
Government of India as “Sterlised Zone”, areas in the vicinity of reserved
forests/wild life/ bird sanctuaries would be permitted for development after
taking into account the provisions in the relevant Act and Rules.
(3) Proximity to quarries and crushers

(a) No subdivision or layout for building purposes shall be made and no building for
Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Institutional or any structure for
occupation shall be constructed within 500m from an existing live quarry. (If a
quarry is claimed as abandoned, then a certificate from the local body or the
licensing authority concerned to that effect shall be produced when necessary).

(b) No subdivision or layout for building purposes shall be made and no residential
or commercial or institutional building shall be constructed within the radius of
500m from an existing crusher.

(c) No crusher is permissible within a distance of 500m. from an existing residential

area.

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(4) Aquifer recharge area:

The areas, which have good aquifers and recharge potential have been declared as
aquifer recharge area. Description of the aquifer recharge area and the regulation
for developments therein are given in Appendix -A

(5) Catchment area:

Redhills and Puzhal lakes are the main sources of water supply to the Chennai city.
In order to protect this water source from the negative impacts of the urban
developments contiguous areas in the catchments of these lakes has been declared
as 'Redhills catchments area'. The description of the catchments area and
regulations for development therein is given in Appendix -B

(6) Pallikaranai Swamp area:

Considering its importance and drainage system in the area, the contiguous swamp
area in Pallikaranai has been declared for conservation as swamp area, prohibiting
development therein.

(7) Construction of buildings in other restricted or prohibited areas:

Where the site on which the building proposed to be constructed is located in the
restricted or prohibited areas such as monument zone, heritage town or any other
zone or area specified by the Central or State Government for any restriction or
prohibition, in addition to these rules, the regulations /rules /guidelines issued by
the Central or State Government from time to time for construction of buildings in
those areas shall also be followed and necessary clearance/ permission from them
shall be obtained by the applicant.

(8) Others
SI. No. Description Minimum Requirement
1.
*Low tension power lines.-
(a) From the portion of building Min. Horizontal clearance - 1.50 m
accessible to Persons Min. Vertical clearance - 4.50 m

(b) From the portion of building Min. Horizontal clearance - 1.25 m

inaccessible to persons Min. Vertical clearance - 2.50 m
*High tension power lines.-
2.
(a) From the portion of building Min. Horizontal clearance - 1.75 m
accessible to persons Min. Vertical clearance - 4.50 m
(b) From the portion of building Min. Horizontal clearance - 1.25 m
inaccessible to persons Min. Vertical clearance - 2.50 m
3. Cremation and burial Grounds 30m from the cremation or burial
grounds.

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 4 Electric / Gasified crematorium For constructions around the crematoria
site, no clearance is required; however
the crematorium structure shall be
constructed with a setback of minimum
10m all around within its site.

5 Railway tracks 30 m from the railway boundary;

however with clearance obtained by the
applicant from the Railway authority
concerned, constructions can be
permitted.

* In sites which abut or affected by the alignments of the LT/HT electric over head power lines
or such underground cables, constructions can be permitted only with the no objection
certificate obtained by the applicant from the TNGEDCO for such constructions.

(9) Construction of religious buildings

The Competent Authority shall not entertain any building application for construction
of buildings in relation to any religious institution unless such application is
accompanied with a No Objection Certificate obtained from the District Collector
concerned.
Explanation- For the purpose of this rule, the religious institution shall mean any temple, math,
mosque, church or any other place of worship, which is dedicated for the benefit of or used as of right,
by the public as a place of religious worship.

(10) Constructions around the ASI notified monuments.

(i) In case of sites located within the distance upto 100 m in all directions from the
protected monuments as notified under the Archaeological Monuments and Ancient
Sites and Remains Act 2010, no construction is allowed.
(ii) For sites located within the distance of above 100 m to 300m in all directions
from the protected monuments as notified under the Archaeological Monuments and
Ancient Sites and Remains Act 2010, the construction is allowed only after obtaining
prior permission from the Competent Authority under the above said act.
(11) Defence Establishments:
In case of sites within 500 m distance from the boundary of defense areas / Military
establishments’ prior clearance of defense authority shall be obtained.
(12) Oil / Gas Pipelines:
In case of sites in the vicinity of Oil / gas pipelines, clearance distance and other
stipulations of the respective authority shall be complied with.
(13) Solid Waste Dumping Yards:
No habitable use within a distance of 30 m from the Solid Waste Dumping Yard is
allowed.

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 APPENDIX -A

Regulation for developments in the Aquifer Recharge Area

(1) In the interest of maintaining the aquifers in the area and to realise the full benefits of
recharge into this aquifer during precipitation, this aquifer recharge area that serve as one
of the major sources for city water supply has been declared as aquifer recharge area
restricted for development. Details of villages covered in the aquifer recharge area are given
in Map no MP-II/CMDA.10/2008 and it is bounded by city limits in the north, CMA limits
in the south, B'canal in the west and coastal line in the east falling in the following villages:

(i) Kottivakkam
(i)Palavakkam
(ii) Neelankarai
(iii) Okkiamthuraipakkam
(iv) Injambakkam
(v) Karapakkam
(vi) Sholinganallur
(vii) Uthandi

(2) Parts of the Restricted Development Zone area to a depth of 500 m from the High Tide
Line of the sea and 100 m from the Buckingham canal lie in the Coastal Regulation Zone
as per the Coastal Zone Management Plan. Developments there in shall also be subject to
the Coastal Zone Regulation notified by Government of India under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 and the amendments made from time to time.

(3) In the Restricted Development Zone, Ordinary residential and commercial buildings,
institutional and other non-Multi Storeyed Buildings shall be permitted only for the
following purposes and accessory uses.

A. Normally Permissible Category.

(i) Any ordinary residential building including dwelling, detached, semi-detached,
tenements or flats and service apartments.
(ii) Professional consulting offices and incidental uses thereto occupying a floor
area not exceeding 40 sq.m. and G+1 floors in height
(iii) Schools of Commerce including Tutorial Institutions not exceeding 100 sq.m.
in floor area and G+1 floors in height
(iv) Petty shops dealing with daily essentials like retail sale of provisions, soft
drinks, etc., tea stalls, bakery, confectionary, retail shops, mutton stalls, milk
kiosk, cycle repair shops, tailoring shops etc. occupying a floor area not
exceeding 40 sq.m. and G+1 floors in height
(v) Nursery schools, Primary Schools, High Schools, Higher Secondary Schools,
Libraries and reading rooms.
(vi) Parks, play grounds, farms, gardens, nurseries, including incidental buildings
thereon

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 (vii) Cottage industries listed in G.O.Ms.Nos.565 and 566 dated 12.3.1962 as
amended and indicated in Annexure V (with number of workers not exceeding
8 and electric machineries not exceeding 5 H.P.) with G+1 floors in height

(viii) Storage of domestic cooking gas cylinders not exceeding 300 M2 in floor area
subject to the conditions prescribed in G.O.M.sNo.329 dated 24.2.1977 viz.
necessary the Applicant should obtain clearance from the Director of Fire &
Rescue Services and from the Dept. of Explosives of the Govt. of India.

B Permissible with the special sanction of the CMDA:

i) Hostels and dormitories not exceeding 500 sq.m. in floor area and G+1 floors
in height
ii) Working women's hostel / old age homes with G+1 floors in height
iii) Assembly halls, welfare institutions not exceeding 300m2 in floor area and
15.25m in height (upto crown level in case of leaned roofs).
iv) Govt./Semi Govt. Offices, Banks, Pay Offices, Post Office, Offices of Electricity
Board, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited, etc.
occupying a floor area not exceeding 300 sq.m. and G+1 floors in height
v) Daily or weekly markets serving local needs not exceeding G+1 floors.
vi) Transport depots. bus terminals and railway stations.
vii) Service industries serving the local needs such as flourmills, repair shops,
service workshops with installations not exceeding 15 HP, 300m2 in floor area
and G+1 floor in height.
viii) Public Utility Buildings like sewage-pumping stations, water works, Fire
stations, Telephone exchanges not exceeding 15.25m in height.
ix) Restaurants not exceeding 300 sq.m. in floor area with G+1 floors in height
provided the width of the abutting road is minimum 10 metres
x) Clinics, Nursing Homes, Dispensaries and other Health facilities not exceeding
300 sq.m. in floor area with G+1 floors in height provided the width of the
abutting road is minimum 10 metres
xi) Departmental stores with a floor area not exceeding 100 Sq.m and with G+1
floors in height provided the width of the abutting road is minimum 10 metres
xii) Fuel filling stations and service stations with installations not exceeding 5 HP
and with G+1 floors in height provided the width of the abutting road is
minimum 10 metres
xiii) Swimming Pools attached to residential activity in a plot.
xiv) Air-conditioned Cinema Theatres and open-air theatres not exceeding 15.25m
in height abutting min. 12 m wide road.
xv) Burning burial grounds, crematoria and cemeteries.
xvi) Religious buildings not exceeding 300 sq.m. in floor area
xvii) On plots/sites not less than 1 Hect. in extent:

(a) Beach cottages, hotels and tourism-based developments as may be decided

by the Authority not exceeding 15.25m in height.
(b) Recreational activities not exceeding 15.25m. in height
(c) Educational, technical and research institutions not exceeding 15.25m in
height

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(4) (a) In the Natham sites, and the sites shown as EWS Area in the Master Plan Map
the activities listed as A(i) to (viii) and B(i) to (xii) are only permissible.
(b) In other areas, all the activities listed in (3)A and (3)B are permissible.
(c) Permissible non-residential activity shall be limited to one in a subdivision / plot
in cases where it is a residential plot in an approved layout.
(5) The extent of the site, plot coverage, FSI, Set back, etc. for the developments shall
be regulated as given below:

(i) Ordinary Residential / Commercial Buildings and Other Small developments:

 Ordinary residential / predominantly residential, clinics, Dispensaries, Nursing

homes stated above
 Working women hostels stated above
 Service apartments stated above
 Cottage industries (with number of workers not exceeding 8 and electric machineries
not exceeding 5 H.P.) stated above
 Nursery schools, primary schools not exceeding 300 sq.m.
 Reading rooms, libraries, post office, EB office, telegraphic office, Local body
maintenance offices not exceeding 300 sq.m.
 Govt., semi Govt. office stated above
 Religious building stated above
Natham/declared EWS
Other Areas
areas / EWS plots

Minimum plot
80 sq.m. 440 sq.m.
extent
Minimum
4.5m 15m
frontage
Max. FSI 1.00 0.80
Max. Plot
50% 40%
coverage
8.5m 8.5m
Max. height
(G+1 or stilt +2 floors) (G+1 or stilt +2 floors)
Min. set back: In accordance with the Rule 8 Where street alignment and building
lines have not been specified, it shall be as given below.
Abutting road Width Min. FSB
Upto 10m 1.5 m
Min. Front Set Above 10m but less than 3.0 m
1.5m 15.25m
Back
Above 15.25 m but less 4.5 m
than 30.5m
Above 30.5 m 6.0 m
SSB Nil 2m on either side
RSB Nil 2m
Note:
(a) Other parameters such as Parking, width of corridor etc shall be regulated as
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 (b) For New Sub-divisions and layouts, plot extent and frontage shall be minimum
as prescribed above.
(c) In cases of earlier approved layout plots / approved sites, it shall be as per the
approved layout plan / approved site plan and no further sub division shall be
allowed / recognised after the date of coming into force of these amended DR
provisions (date/month/year) unless it satisfies the regulations applicable for
development in Restricted Development Zone. Further even in such approved
layout plots / approved sites construction for which permissions sought shall
comply with these amended DR provisions applicable for developments in RDZ.
(d) In the rear set back of residential premises structures like lavatory, lumber room,
garage, etc. not intended for human habitation and servant quarters may be
permitted provided that such structures do not occupy more than one-third of the
rear width of the site and 6 m from the rear boundary; provided further that the
height of such structures do not exceed 4 m measured from the ground level of
the site.
(ii) Other large institutional developments such as Religious Buildings, Higher
Educational, Technical and Research Institutions shall be regulated with reference to
the planning parameters given in the Tables 7 & 8 under DR 25 subject to a maximum
FSI of 0.80 and maximum plot coverage of 40%. Assembly halls and other assembly
buildings /places of public assembly shall have minimum set back of 6m all around.
(iii) Service industries stated in (3) B (vii) above shall be regulated with reference to the
planning parameters given in the Table 3 under DR 25 subject to maximum FSI of 0.80
and maximum plot coverage of 40 %.
(iv) Beach cottages, hotels, tourism based developments and recreational activities
stated in sub rule (3) B (xvii) (a) and (b) and also daily or weekly markets and other
commercial activities stated above shall be regulated with reference to the DR.25 [Tables
7,8, & 9]/ DR 26/ DR 27 as the case may be, subject to a maximum FSI of 0.80 and
maximum plot coverage of 40%.
(6) The laying out and sub division / amalgamation/reconstitution of land for building
purposes shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions specified in DR 29
subject to minimum plot extent and frontage as specified above. No new subdivision or
layout shall obstruct the access to beach by general public and the developers shall
provide access of adequate width to beach when such developments are made

(7] Rain water harvesting – (a) Within the site major part of the area which is not covered
by the buildings / structures shall not be paved and it shall be maintained as green
space with proper rain water harvesting provisions allowing the storm water collected
during precipitation percolates below and recharge the aquifer.

(b) Any direction / instruction given by the approving authority in the matter of
preservation of the aquifer recharge shall be carried out by the applicant, land
owners, buyers, developers. If any direction / instruction is not carried out, action
may be taken by the approving authorities to carry out the work and the
expenditure incurred for that work shall be collected from those who failed to carry
out the direction / instruction as if it is an arrear of land revenue by the authority
concerned or by the Taluk Tahsildar.
(c) Any failure to carry out the direction / instruction or fulfill the condition shall be the
sufficient ground for ordering for discontinuance of the activity in the premises.
[8] The sewage disposal system within the premises shall be so designed not to pollute the
aquifer.

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 APPENDIX B
Regulations for Redhills catchment area

(1). In the interest of maintaining the Redhills and Puzhal lakes catchments area free
from possible contamination and to realise the full benefits of surface run off during
precipitation the areas in the catchment of these lakes which serve as the major
source for city water supply has been declared as Redhills catchment area restricted
for development.

(2). Details of the villages covered under the catchment area are given in the Map No.
MP-II/CMDA.11/2008 and the villages list is given below:
(1) Attanthangal
(2) Pammadukulam
(3) Pothur
(4) Vellanur
(5) Morai
(6) Pulikutti
(7) Tenambakkam
(8) Arakkambakkam
(9) Pandeswaram
(10) Melpakkam
(11) Kadavur
(12) Karlambakkam
(13) Kilkondaiyur
(14) Alathur
(15) Vellacheri
(16) Pakkam
(17) Palavedu
(18) Mittanamallee
(19) Muktha pudupattu
(20) Kovil padagai
(21) Vijayanallur
(22) Palaya Erumaivetti palayam
(23) Alamadi
(24) Thirumullaivoyal (Part) - (All S.Nos. north of M.T.H. Road)
(25) Nallur (Part) - (All S.Nos. west of G.N.T. Road)
(26) Oragadam (Part) - (All S.Nos. north of Ambattur Redhills Road)
(27) Padianallur (Part) - (All S.Nos. west of G.N.T. Road)

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(3) In the areas zoned as Primary Residential use zone and Mixed Residential use zone,
Industrial use zone (covering the existing industries of National importance) and the
areas covered in approved layouts, and areas reserved for commercial exploitation
within 122 m. (400 ft.) wide ORR, developments are allowable subject to satisfying
zoning regulations and planning parameters prescribed in these rules.

(4) Other use zone classifications such as commercial use zone and Institutional use
zone etc have not been made in these villages specifically for prohibition of such
activities in this catchment area. Existing authorised activities may continue
without expansion or enlargement.

(5) Contiguous Government lands in these areas are deemed to have been zoned for
Open space and Recreational use zone for developing social forestry.

(6) No lands shall be reclassified into any urban use zone.

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 ANNEXURE XVIII

Zoning Regulations:
Residential use zone
(1) In this zone buildings or premises shall be permitted only for the following purposes
and accessory uses. Permissible non-residential activity shall be limited to one in a
sub-division.
i) Any residence including dwelling, detached, semi-detached, tenements or flats and
service apartments.
ii) Professional consulting offices and incidental uses thereto occupying a floor area not
exceeding 40 sq.m.
iii) Nursery schools, Primary Schools, High Schools, Higher Secondary Schools,
Libraries and reading rooms.
iv) Parks, play grounds, farms, gardens, nurseries, including incidental buildings
thereon.
v) Cottage industries listed in G.O.Ps.Nos.565 and 566 dated 12.3.1962 as amended
and indicated in Annexure V, with number of workers not exceeding 8 and electric
machineries not exceeding 5 H.P.
vi) Installation of Motor for pumping water, Air conditioning, Lifts, Solar Heaters, Dish
Antennas, etc.
vii) Storage of domestic cooking gas cylinders subject to the conditions prescribed in
G.O.M.sNo.329 dated 24.2.1977 viz. the applicant should obtain necessary clearance
from the Director of Fire and Rescue Services and from the Dept. of Explosives of the
Govt. of India.
viii) Working women hostels, old age homes
ix) Professional consulting offices, Schools of Commerce including Tutorial Institutions,
Govt./Semi Govt. Offices, Banks, Pay Offices, Post Office, Offices of Electricity Board,
Chennai City Corporation, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation
Limited, etc. occupying a floor area not exceeding 300 sq.m.
x) Public Utility Buildings like sewage pumping stations, water works, Fire stations,
Telephone exchanges.
xi) Swimming Pool attached to residential activity in a plot.
xii) Daily or weekly markets serving local needs.
xiii) Transport depots, Bus Terminus and Railway Stations.
xiv) Burning, Burial grounds, crematoria and cemeteries.
xv) Air-conditioned Cinema Theatres abutting min. 12 m wide road.
xvi) Banks and Safe Deposit Vaults, Business Office and other Commercial or Financial
Institutions occupying floor area not exceeding 500 sq.m. provided the width of the
abutting road is minimum 10m.
xvii) Hotels, Restaurants occupying a floor area not exceeding 500 sq.m.
xviii) Hostels, Dormitories, Boarding and Lodging houses and Welfare Institutions
occupying a floor area not exceeding 500 sq.m.
xix) Clinics, Hospitals, Dispensaries, Nursing Homes and other Health facilities
occupying a floor area not exceeding 500 sq.m. provided the width of the abutting
road is minimum 10m.

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xx) Establishments and shops retailing in vegetables, fruits, flowers, fish, meat and
such other daily necessities of the residents, including provisions, soft drinks,
newspapers, tea stalls, milk kiosks, cycle repair shops, internet / computer
centres, ATMs etc. departmental stores occupying floor area not exceeding 500
sq.m. or organized markets.
xxi) Bakeries, Confectionaries, Laundries, tailoring, Goldsmith shops, hairdressing
saloons occupying floor area not exceeding 500 sq.m.
xxii) Fuel filling stations, and automobile service stations with installation not exceeding
30 HP.
xxiii) Industries listed by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as ‘Green’ Industries
listed in Annexure-VI and subject to maximum installation of 30 HP.
xxiv) Taxi stands and car parking including multilevel parking
xxv) Automobile workshop with floor area not exceeding 300 sq.m and electrical
installations not exceeding 15 H.P.
xxvi) Religious buildings and welfare institutions occupying a floor area not exceeding
500 sq.m.

(2) All uses/activities not specifically mentioned under sub-regulations (1) above shall be
prohibited in this zone.

Commercial use zone

(1) In this zone, buildings or premises shall be permitted only for the following
purposes and accessory uses:

i) All activities that is permissible in Residential Zone without restriction of floor area
(except industries)
ii) All commercial and business uses including all shops, stores, markets, shopping
centers and uses connected with the display and retail sale of merchandise but
excluding explosives, obnoxious products and other materials likely to cause health
hazards and danger to lives.
iii) Fuel filling stations, automobile service stations and workshops with installation not
exceeding 50 HP.
iv) Industries listed out by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as “Green” Industries
listed in Annexure VI and as “Orange Industries” listed in Annexure VII subject to a
maximum installation of 50 HP.
v) Research, Experimental and Testing laboratories not involving danger of fire,
explosives or health hazards.
vi) Warehouses and other uses connected with storage of wholesale trade in commodities
not notified under the Specified Commodity Act, but excluding storage of explosives
or products which are either obnoxious or likely to cause health hazards.
vii) Buildings for development of software and its associated computer technology
applications, IT Parks.
viii) Broadcasting, telecasting and telecommunication stations.
xi) Helipads subject to clearance by Civil Aviation department, Directorate of Fire and
Rescue Services and police department.
x) Manufacture of computer hardware

i) Preview theatres and dubbing theatres.

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ii) Colleges, higher educational, technical and research institutions.
v) Foreign Missions, Embassies and Consulates.
vi) Assembly Halls, Kalyana Mandapams and Cinema theatres, Multiplex complexes along
roads of width min. 15m.
(2) All uses/activities not specifically mentioned under sub-regulations (1) shall be
prohibited.

Industrial use zone

(1) In this zone, buildings or premises shall be permitted only for the following purposes
and accessory uses:
i) In approved layouts residential, commercial, institutional and other activities as
designated therein.
ii) Using electrical H.P or with employees not exceeding 100 in number but excluding
industries of obnoxious and hazardous nature by reasons of odour, effluent, dust,
smoke, gas, vibration or other wise likely to cause danger or nuisance to public
health or amenity.
iii) Residential buildings for security and other essential staff required to be maintained in
the premises.
iv) All use permissible in Residential and commercial use zones
v) Storage of petroleum timber and explosives and inflammable and dangerous
materials
vi) All industries (without restrictions of H.P or floor area or number of workers) except
those industries listed under as Red category in Annexure of these regulations.
iv) Container terminals (at sites abutting or gaining access from minimum 18 metre wide
public road)

(2) All uses not specifically mentioned under sub-regulations (1) shall be prohibited in
this zone.

Special and Hazardous Industrial use zone

(1) In this zone buildings or premises shall be permitted only for the following uses and
accessory uses:
i) All Industrial activities permissible in Industrial zone
ii) All special and hazardous industries (classified as 'Red' by the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board) without restriction of Horse Power that are likely to be dangerous to
human life or health or amenity, but sufficient precaution to the satisfaction of the
TNPC Board have been taken to eliminate noxious or dangerous effluents and to
alleviate danger to human life or health or amenity (Annexure-VIII).
iii) Uses involving storage, handling and other uses, incidental to such industries.
iv) Residential, commercial, Institutional and recreational uses incidental to the uses
listed above.

(2) All uses not specifically mentioned under sub-regulations (1) above shall be prohibited.

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Institutional use zone

(1) In this zone buildings or premises shall be permitted only for the following purposes
and accessory uses:
i) Educational institutions including colleges and institutions of higher education,
research, technical and training in nature.
ii) Govt. and quasi Govt. offices and institutions
iii) Professional and business offices
iv) Art galleries, Archives, Museums, Public Libraries, Social and Cultural Institutions
and Religious buildings.
v) Hospitals, Sanatoria, and other medical and public health institutions.
vi) Parks, Play fields, Swimming pools and other public and Semi public open spaces.
vii) Broadcasting, telecasting, installations and Weather stations.
viii) Public utilities, municipal and community facilities.
ix) Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools.
x) Social and Cultural Institutions including Sabhas.
xi) Residential and commercial spaces not exceeding 500 sq.m.permissible in this use
zone.
i) Transport terminals, bus and railway stations, Airport, Harbour, and parking lots
including multilevel parking lots
ii) Cinema theatres and others entertainment centres and Kalyana mandapams.
iii) Clubs, community halls, Assembly halls, Auditoriums and Theatres
iv) Sports stadium, Recreation Complexes, Exhibition, Fares.
v) Burial Ground, Burning Ground, Cemeteries, crematoria
vi) Buildings for development of software and its associated computer technology
applications I.T.Parks
vii) Manufacture of computer hardware
viii) Bio- informatics centres.
ix) Container terminals at sites abutting and gaining access from public roads of width
minimum 18 metres
x) Foreign mission, Embassies, Consulates
xi) All public and semi public recreational uses and open spaces, parks and play
grounds, zoological and botanical gardens, nurseries, waterfront developments,
museums and memorials.
xii) Theme parks and amusement parks
xiii) Open Air Theatre, Exhibitions, Circuses, Fairs and Festival grounds, public utilities.
xii) Installations that may be necessary for the uses mentioned above.
xiv) Installations that may be necessary for the uses mentioned above.

(2) All uses not specifically mentioned under sub regulations (1) shall be prohibited.

Note: In the rest of the state, areas zoned for public and semi public use zone and
educational use zone shall be equated to institutional use zone and the activities
shall be regulated accordingly.

Open Space and Recreational use zone (only in CMA)

(1) In this zone buildings or premises shall be permitted for the following purposes and
accessory uses:

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 i) All public and semi public recreational uses and open spaces, parks and play
grounds, zoological and botanical gardens, nurseries, waterfront developments,
museums and memorials.
ii) Theme parks and amusement parks
iii) Open Air Theatre, Exhibitions, Circuses, Fairs and Festival grounds, public utilities.
iv) Burial and burning grounds or crematoria.
v) Incidental residential uses for essential staff required to be maintained in the
premises.
vi) Incidental commercial uses
vii) Hotels and restaurants not exceeding 300 sq.m.
viii) Beach cottages each not exceeding 100 sq.m. in floor area and 7.5 m in height.
ix) Sports stadia and recreational complexes.
x) Installations that may be necessary for the uses mentioned above.

(2) All uses not specifically mentioned in sub regulations (1) shall be prohibited.

Urbanisable use zone(only in CMA)

(1) In this use zone, buildings or premises shall be permitted for the following purposes
and accessory uses.
(a) All uses permissible in commercial and institutional use zones
(ii) All industries with installations not exceeding 200 H.P and permissible in industrial
use zone
(2) All uses not specifically mentioned in sub regulations (1) shall be prohibited.

Non-Urban use zone(only in CMA)

(1) In the Non-Urban use zone, buildings or premises shall be permitted for the
following purposes and accessory uses:
i) All Agriculture uses
ii) Burning, Burial grounds, crematoria and cemeteries
iii) Salt pans and salt manufacturing.
iv) Brick, earthen tile or pottery manufacturing.
v) Stone crushing and quarrying.
vi) Sand, clay and gravel quarrying.
vii) Installation of electrical motors not exceeding 50 HP that may be required for the
uses mentioned above.
xiii) Incidental residential uses
(2) All uses not specifically mentioned in sub regulations (1) shall be prohibited.

Agricultural use zone:

(1) In the Agricultural use zone buildings or premises shall be normally permitted for
the following purpose and accessory uses:
A Normally permissible uses:
i) All Agricultural uses.

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ii) Farm houses and buildings for agricultural activities.
iii) All the uses permissible in the residential use zone within the natham boundaries
(settlements)
iv) Dairy and cattle farms
v) Piggeries and poultry farms
vi) Forestry
vii) Storing and drying of fertilizers
viii) Installation of electric machinery of not exceeding 15 horse power may be allowed
for the uses mentioned above.
ix) Sewage farms and garbage dumping sites.
x) Mills for grinding, hulling, etc. of cereals, pulses, food grains and oil seeds provided
the site has proper access and installations do not exceed 50 H.P.
xi) Burning and Burial grounds, Crematoria and Cemeteries.

(2) All uses not specifically mentioned in sub regulations (1) shall be prohibited.

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 ANNEXURE XIX

Areas set apart for High Rise Buildings in CMA

High Rise Buildings are permissible in the Chennai Metropolitan Area excluding the
following areas: -

(a) Area bounded by two arms of Cooum river starting near Park Station to the
mouth of Cooum river (Napier Bridge) generally known as Island Grounds.

(b) Approved residential layouts excepting such plots / sites which have been
reserved for construction of High Rise Buildings

(c) Aquifer Recharge Area bounded in

the North by City limits

the East by Bay of Bengal

the West by Buckingham Canal

the South by Chennai Metropolitan Area boundary

(d) Redhills Catchments Area stated in the regulation no. 24 (2) (c)

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 © [Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14.
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU [R. Dis. No. 197/2009.
2015 [Price : Rs. 10.40 Paise.

TAMIL NADU
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 147] CHENNAI, TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015

Aani 22, Manmadha, Thiruvalluvar Aandu – 2046

Part III—Section 1(a)

General Statutory Rules, Notifications, Orders, Regulations, etc.,
issued by Secretariat Departments.

NOTIFICATIONS BY GOVERNMENT

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

THE TAMIL NADU URBAN LOCAL BODIES (REGULATION AND MONITORING OF SWIMMING POOLS) RULES, 2015.
[G.O. Ms. No. 97, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA.1) Department, 7th July 2015,
Aani 22, Manmadha, Thiruvalluvar Aandu-2046.]

No. SRO A-10(b-1)/2015.

Under sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Tamil Nadu Municipal Laws (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2012
(Tamil Nadu Act 47 of 2012), the Governor of Tamil Nadu, hereby appoints the 7th day of July, 2015 as the date on which the
said Act shall come into force.
NOTIFICATION - II
[G.O. Ms. No. 97, Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA.1) Department, 7th July 2015,
Aani 22, Manmadha, Thiruvalluvar Aandu-2046.]

No. SRO A-10(b-2)/2015.

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 347 of the Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919
(Tamil Nadu Act IV of 1919), section 303 of the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920 (Tamil Nadu Act V of 1920),
Section 431 of the Madurai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1971 (Tamil Nadu Act 15 of 1971) and Section 430 of the Coimbatore
City Municipal Corporation Act, 1981 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1981), read with Section 11 of the Tiruchirappalli City Municipal
Corporation Act, 1994 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1994), Section 11 of the Tirunelveli City Corporation Act, 1994
(Tamil Nadu Act 28 of 1994), Section 11 of the Salem City Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 (Tamil Nadu Act 29 of 1994),
Section 10 of the Tiruppur City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 (Tamil Nadu Act 7 of 2008), Section 10 of the Erode City
Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 (Tamil Nadu Act 8 of 2008), Section 10 of the Vellore City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 (Tamil
Nadu Act 26 of 2008), Section 10 of the Thoothukudi City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2008), Section
10 of the Thanjavur City Municipal Corporation Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 24 of 2013) and Section 10 of the Dindigul City
Municipal Corporation Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 2013), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following Rules:—
RULES
1. Short title and Commencement.—(1). These rules may be called the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Regulation and
Monitoring of Swimming Pools) Rules, 2015.
(2). They shall come into force on the 7th day of July, 2015.

Ex.III-1(a) (147) [ 1 ]

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2. Definitions.—(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(i) “Act” means the Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919 (Tamil Nadu Act IV of 1919), the Tamil Nadu District
Municipalities Act, 1920 (Tamil Nadu Act V of 1920), the Madurai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1971
(Tamil Nadu Act 15 of 1971), the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation Act, 1981 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1981), the
Tiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1994), the Tirunelveli City Municipal Corporation Act,
1994 (Tamil Nadu Act 28 of 1994), the Salem City Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 (Tamil Nadu Act 29 of 1994), the Tiruppur
City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 (Tamil Nadu Act 7 of 2008), the Erode City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008
(Tamil Nadu Act 8 of 2008), the Vellore City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 (Tamil Nadu Act 26 of 2008), the Thoothukudi
City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2008), Thanjavur City Municipal Corporation Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu
Act 24 of 2013), or the Dindigul City Municipal Corporation Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 2013), as the case may be ;

(ii) “Executive Authority” means the Commissioner of a Municipal Corporation or a Municipality or the Executive
Officer of a Municipality or a Town Panchayat, as the case may be;

(iii) “Urban Local Body” means a Municipal Corporation, Municipality or Town Panchayat in the State;

(iv) “Appurtenance” means an accessory facility or feature at a swimming pool;

(v) “Bather Load” means the maximum number of persons that may be allowed in the pool area at one time without
creating undue health or safety hazards;

(vi) “Competent Authority” means the Member-Secretary of Composite Local Planning Authority or the
Member-Secretary of New Town Development Authority or Regional Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning or Regional
Assistant Director of Town and Country Planning or the Member Secretary of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, as
the case may be;

(vii) “Committee” means the Committee constituted under rule 4 to examine and consider the issue ‘No Objection
Certificate’ to use a swimming pool;

(viii) “Deep Area” means an area of a swimming pool in which the water depth exceeds 1.5 metre;

(ix) “Diving Pool” means a pool designed and intended exclusively for diving;

(x) “Form” means a Form appended to these Rules;

(xi) “Inlet” means an opening or fitting through which filtered water enters the pool;

(xii) “Inspecting Authority” means -

(a) The Commissioner of Police, Chennai City in respect of Chennai Metropolitan Area;

(b) The District Collector concerned in respect of districts, except Chennai Metropolitan Area;

(c) Regional Senior Manager, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT);

(d) Joint Director, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Department of every District or area concerned;

(e) Divisional Officer (Fire and Rescue Services) of the respective District or area concerned;

(f) Member-Secretary of composite local planning authority / Member-Secretary of new town development
authority/ Regional Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning/ Regional Assistant Director of Town and
Country Planning of the area concerned;

(g) Member Secretary of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority in respect of Chennai Metropolitan Area;

(h) Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board in the respective area except Chennai
Metropolitan Area;

(i) Executive Engineer, Metro Water in respect of Chennai Metropolitan area;

(j) Joint Director in the office of the Directorate of School Education of the concerned area;

(k) The Joint Director of Collegiate Education in the office of the Collegiate Education of the concerned area;

(l) The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department of the area concerned, in respect of swimming pools with a diving
board.

(xiii) “Main Drain” means the outlet or outlets in the floor of the swimming pool;
(xiv) “Make-up Water” means the water added to a pool to replace the water which is lost;

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(xv) “No Objection Certificate” means a certificate to be issued to operate swimming pool;
(xvi) “Pool Depth” means the vertical distance between the pool floor and the water level;
(xvii) “Pool manager” means the person entirely responsible for the actual daily operation, or for the supervision
of the operation of a swimming pool;
(xviii) “Shallow Area” means an area in a swimming pool, in which the water depth does not exceed 1.5 m at any
point;
(xix) “Skimmer” means a mechanical device connected to the recirculation piping which is used to skim the pool
surface;
(xx) “Swimming Pool or Pool” means an artificial body of water having the water surface area of 7.0 square
metre or more and having water depth of 0.6 metre or more used by an individual or collectively by a number
of individuals primarily for the purpose of swimming and includes related equipment, structures, areas, and
enclosures intended for the use of individuals using or operating the swimming pool such as equipment,
dressing booth, locker, shower and bath rooms;
(xxi) “Swimming pool in-ground” means any pool whose sides rest in partial or full contact with the natural
ground; and
(xxii) “Swimming pool on-ground or suspended pool” means any pool whose sides rest fully above the natural
ground;
(xxiii) “Transition Point” means a location in a shallow area of a swimming pool where an area, having a floor
slope of not more than 30 cm vertical in 3.65 m horizontal, adjoins an area where the floor slope exceeds
one in 12;
(xxiv) “Turnover Period” means the time required to re-circulate a volume of water equivalent to the water volume
of the pool through the filtration system;
(xxv) “ Water Level” means the level of the overflow lip of a perimeter overflow system or the midlevel of surge weirs,
if present, or the mid-level of the skimmer operating range;
(xxvi) “Zero-Depth Edge” means that portion of the perimeter of a zero-depth pool where the pool floor intersects the
pool water surface; and
(xxvii) “Zero-Depth Pool” means a swimming pool where the pool floor intersects the water surface along a portion of
its perimeter.
(2) Words and expressions used, but not defined in these rules shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them
in the Acts.
3. Application for Permission for Construction and Operation of a Swimming Pool.—(1) Every owner or occupier
of a land, who intends to construct a swimming pool therein, shall submit an application for permission to construct a swimming
pool to the Executive Authority concerned in Form I. Only after obtaining the permission of the Executive Authority, the applicant
shall begin the construction of the swimming pool.
(2) (a) The application in Form-I shall be submitted to the Executive Authority along with the particulars and other
documents required in that Form, an affidavit by the applicant in a non-judicial stamp paper for Rs.100
in Form-II and a fee of Rs.5,000/-. In case of swimming pools with diving facility, the applicant shall attach
the clearance certificate of the Public Works Department along with the application.
(b) The Executive Authority shall, after making an enquiry and after examining the application as per the rules,
grant or refuse to grant permission to construct the swimming pool. The order granting permission shall be
in Form III.
(c) The applicant shall also obtain the concurrence of the Competent Authority for the construction of the swimming
pool. The Executive Authority shall not grant permission for construction of a swimming pool without the
concurrence of the Competent Authority.
(3) After completion of the construction of the swimming pool, the owner or occupier of the swimming pool shall submit
a completion report together with an application in Form-IV to the Executive Authority for grant of permission to
operate the swimming pool. The application in Form-IV shall be submitted along with an affidavit in a
non-judicial stamp paper for Rs.100/- in Form V.

(4) The Executive Authority, shall, on receipt of completion report and the application in Form-IV from the owner or
occupier, submit the same before the Committee for its consideration to issue ‘No Objection Certificate’. On receipt
of recommendation of the Committee, the Executive Authority shall either grant permission to operate the
swimming pool in Form VI or refuse to grant permission for reasons to be given in writing. The owner or
occupier shall operate the swimming pool only after grant of permission in Form VI.

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4. Committee.—(1) There shall be a Committee in each district and in the Chennai Metropolitan area for the purpose of
issuing No Objection Certificate to operate a swimming pool.

(2) The Chairman of the Committee shall be the Commissioner of Police, Chennai City in respect of Chennai
Metropolitan Area and the District Collector concerned in respect of other districts.

(3) Each Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:-

(i) Regional Senior Manager, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT);

(ii) Joint Director, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Department of the Local Body concerned;

(iii) Divisional Officer (Fire and Rescue Services);

(iv) Executive Authority of the local body concerned in which the swimming pool is constructed–Convener;

(v) Member Secretary of the composite local planning authority/Member-Secretary of the new town
development authority/ Regional Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning/ Regional Assistant
Director of Town and Country Planning/ Member-Secretary of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority,
as the case may be, in which the swimming pool is constructed;

(vi) Executive Engineer, Metro Water in respect of Chennai Metropolitan area and the Executive Engineer,
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board in respect of other areas:

Provided that the Joint Director, Office of the Directorate of School Education Department concerned shall be a member
of the Committee in respect of swimming pools in schools and the Joint Director, Office of the Collegiate Education concerned
shall be a member of the committee in respect of swimming pools in Colleges and Universities:

Provided further that the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department of the area concerned shall be a member of the
Committee in respect of swimming pools with a diving board.

(4) The committee shall meet at least once in a month so as to consider the issue of No Objection Certificate, to operate
the swimming pools. The members of the Committee shall inspect the swimming pool before giving their recommendations in
writing to the Chairman of the Committee.

(5) The Chairman of the Committee shall issue or refuse to issue a No Objection Certificate to operate the swimming
pool based on the recommendations of the members of the Committee. Where the Chairman of the Committee refuses to issue
No Objection Certificate, he shall give reasons in writing for such refusal.

5. Inspection of Swimming Pool.—Regular and random inspections of swimming pools shall be carried out by the
Executive Authority and the Inspecting Authority. If the Executive Authority finds out any defects in a swimming pool during such
inspection, he shall issue a show cause notice to the owner or occupier of that swimming pool and he may also specify a period
within which the defects are to be rectified. The reply to the show cause notice shall be submitted within seven days from the
date of receipt of the notice or within the time prescribed, if any, in the show cause notice. The Executive Authority may order
suspension of usage of the swimming pool even before the receipt of the reply for the show cause notice. He may also suspend
the usage of the swimming pool, if the defects pointed out in the show cause notice are not rectified within the time given in
the notice or on the advice of the inspection Authority. If the inspection carried out by any Inspecting Authority reveals any
defects, he shall intimate the same to the Executive Authority immediately and the Executive Authority shall take further action
as prescribed above. After rectification of the defects, the Executive Authority may allow operation of the swimming pool after
getting the report from the respective Inspecting Authority.

6. Appeal.— Any person aggrieved by the order of the Executive Authority under clause (b) of sub-rule (2) of rule 3 or
sub-rule (4) of rule 3 shall make an appeal to the Commissioner of Corporation of Chennai in respect of Chennai Corporation,
the Commissioner of Municipal Administration in respect of Municipalities and Corporations other than Chennai Corporation and
Director of Town Panchayats in respect of Town Panchayats, within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of the order.

7. Revision.—Any person aggrieved by the order of the appellate authority under rule 6 shall make a revision petition to the
Government in Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of
the order. The decision or order of the revisionary authority shall be final.

8. General provision for penalty, punishment of offences.—Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of these rules,
shall be imposed with a penalty of Rs.100 shall be levied. If such contravention of rules is repeated by the owner or
occupier of the swimming pool, the usage of the pool shall be suspended by the Executive Authority immediately on its
notice till the violation is rectified.

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9. Existing Swimming Pools.—In respect of existing swimming pools, the owner or occupier shall get the swimming pools
modified as per the provisions of these rules within a period of two months from the date on which these rules came into force.
After the swimming pools are so modified, the Executive Authority shall inspect the same within a period of one month and shall
certify that, the swimming pools are modified in accordance with these rules. The owner or occupier of an existing swimming
pool shall not use the swimming pool, after a period of three months from the date on which these rules come into force unless
he obtains the permission of the Executive authority to use the same.

10. Dimensions.- (1) A Swimming pool may be of any shape and of any dimension. However, in case of swimming pools
in Educational Institutions, their dimensions and shape shall be as mentioned below:-

(a) The shape shall be rectangular only; and

(b) The dimensions shall be:-

(i) category-I: 50m x 25m;

(ii) category-II: 25m x 16m;

(iii) category-III: 15m x 10m; or

(iv) category-IV: 10m x 6m.

(2) In case, a pool is designed to have zero depth edge, the transition from shallow to zero depth should be a distance over
and above the minimum pool dimension.

11. Structure.—(1) In case of educational institutions, there shall be swimming pool-in ground only and there shall be no
pool-on ground or suspended pool.

(2) The pool shall be so designed that it shall withstand all anticipated hydraulic structural loadings for both full and empty
conditions. All appurtenances to the pool, such as diving boards and slides, shall be designed to carry the anticipated load. Any
obstruction creating a safety hazard shall not extend into or above the pool and shall not protrude from the floor of the pool. The
water spread area of the swimming pool should not be used for any purpose other than bathing or swimming. Designers shall
refer Industrial Standard Code 6494:1988 for providing the guidance on the procedures and the precautions to be taken during
construction of swimming pool to ensure the water tightness of the structure. The design of the pool shall be certified by a
structural engineer. The location of the pool shall be easily accessible for emergency vehicles. In case of pools in amusement
parks, an exclusive drive way of minimum width of 3.5m from a public road shall be made available without any obstruction up
to a distance of at least 30m from the swimming pool.

12. Material.—Any suitable material which is non-toxic and provide a rigid watertight shell with a smooth, impervious, light
colored finish shall be used to construct the pool. The floor of shallow areas shall have a slip-resistant finish. Sand or earth shall
not be permitted to be used as an interior finish in a swimming pool.

13. Floor slopes.—Slope of the floor of the pool shall be made downward toward the main drain. All slopes should be
uniform. The slope in shallow areas shall not exceed 30 cm vertical in 3.6m horizontal except for a slope directed downward
from a transition point, which shall not exceed 30cm vertical in 1m horizontal. In portions of the pool with a depth greater than
1.5 m, the front slope of the deep area shall not be steeper than 30 cm in 1 m. The slope requirements of a pool floor are
illustrated in the figure given in Annexure-I.

14.Transition point.—Transition points shall be marked with a stripe on the pool floor having a width of at least 10 cm and
a color that contrasts with that of the floor, and with a buoyed safety rope with colored buoys, installed at least 30 cm on the
shallow side from the transition point. In other pools having adjoining shallow and deep areas, a safety rope with colored buoys
shall be installed where the water depth reaches 1.5 m.

15. Pool walls.—(1) Where the pool depth is 1 m or less, pool walls shall be vertical to the floor and the junction of the wall
with the floor shall consist of a cove with a radius not exceeding 15 cm. Where the pool depth exceeds 1 m, pool walls shall
meet one of the following criteria:-

(a) The wall shall be vertical for a distance of at least 1.5 m below the water level, below which the wall may angle to the floor; or

(b) The wall shall be vertical for a distance of at least 1 m below the water level, below which the wall shall form a curve
to the floor. The curve shall be tangent to the pool wall and shall have a radius of curvature at least equal to the vertical distance
between the centre of curvature and the pool floor.

(2) All junctions between pool walls and the pool floor, shall be coved with a minimum radius of 25 mm.

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16. Water depth.—Water depth at the shallow end of the swimming pool shall be 106 cm for all categories of the pools,
whereas, the deeper end shall not be more than 167 cm. In case of educational institutions, the deeper end of the pools shall
not be more than 167 cm for category I and II pools and shall not be more than 152 cm for category III and IV pools, referred
to in clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 10.
17. Walkways and deck areas.—(1) Pools shall be completely surrounded by a deck that is at least 3m in width and
extends completely around and adjacent to the pool. There shall be no obstructions or interruptions of the pool deck within the
3m width other than necessary structural supports, or appurtenances such as perimeter overflow systems, starting blocks,
handrails, stand having life jackets, stand for life guard etc. A clear, unobstructed walkway of at least 1.1 m in width shall be
maintained at the place of such obstructions or interruptions. The walkway and deck area shall have a setback of at least 3m
from any adjacent structure or boundary of the site. There shall be no obstructions or interruptions of the setback space within
the 3m adjacent to the deck. The setback space shall have a level difference of not less than 10 cm and not more than 15 cm
below the level of the deck area. In case of swimming pools in single dwelling unit, the minimum requirement is 1m wide deck
area around the pool and the deck area shall have a setback of at least 1m from any adjacent structure or boundary of the site.

(2) Structural supports located within the minimum required deck width or within 3m of the swimming pool shall be
no closer than 3 m apart measured parallel to the adjacent perimeter of the pool, with the dimension of any single support in
a plane parallel to the adjacent pool perimeter not greater than 1 m and the sum of all such support dimensions no greater than
10 per cent of the pool perimeter.
(3) The deck between two adjacent swimming pools shall be at least 6m wide. All decks and walkways shall have an
unobstructed overhead clearance of at least 2m.

(4) Synthetic material having the following criteria shall be used for deck coverings:-

(i) Non-fibrous material which allows drainage and will not remain wet or retain moisture;
(ii) Inert material, which will not support bacterial or fungal growth;

(iii) Durable;
(iv) Cleanable; and

(v) Provides a slip-resistant finish.

(5) The decks and walkways shall have a paved surface. The surface of the pool deck and other surfaces used for
foot contact, such as gratings of perimeter overflow systems, shall be slip-resistant.

18. Ladders, Step-Holes, Steps and Ramps.—(1) A Swimming pool shall have at least two means of egress, located near
opposite ends. A means of egress shall consist of a ladder, step-holes and grab rails, stair, ramp, or zero-depth edge. Pools
of 9 m or more in width shall have at least four means of egress that shall be located near each end and on opposite sides.
The distance from any point with a depth greater than 76cm in the swimming pool to a means of egress shall not exceed
15 m. At least two ladders or sets of step-holes shall be located at the deep area of the swimming pool.

(2) Step-holes shall have a minimum tread depth of 12 cm. Where step-holes or ladders are provided, there shall be a
handrail or grabrail at the top on both sides which extends to the edge of the pool.
(3) Steps shall be of contrasting color or marked to contrast from the pool floor and have uniform size treads of at least
30 cm and a rise of not more than 23 cm. Steps shall be located where the water depth is 1.4 m or less and shall have no
pointed or sharp edges. One sturdy handrail or grabrail per 4 m of step width or fraction thereof, extending the length of the steps
shall be provided. In case of category – IV swimming pool of educational institutions, the overall dimension of the steps shall
be over and above the required 10 m of minimum length of the pool.

(4) All ladders, step-holes and steps shall have slip-resistant surfaces and provisions may be made for the use of
physically challenged persons also.
(5) Slope of the ramp shall not be more than one in twelve. Ramp shall have a slip-resistant surface; handrails on both
sides and its width shall not be more than 1.4 m.
19. Diving Area.—(1) No diving board shall be permitted in pools of educational institutions and single dwelling units.

(2) (i) The dimensions of the diving area of a pool that has diving boards or platforms of three metre or less in height
shall conform to those shown in the figure in Annexure-II. In such pools, the distance from the plummet to the pool wall ahead
shall be at least 11 m.
(ii) Swimming pools with the diving, facilities in excess of three meters in height shall comply with dimensions
illustrated in the figure in Annexure –III and the Table there under. If the pool is used for swimming as well as diving,
then transition slope from the deep to the shallow end shall not be steeper than one in three.

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(iii) There shall be no obstruction extending from the wall or the floor into the clear area of the diving portion of the pool.
There shall be an unobstructed distance of 5 m above the diving board measured from the centre of the front end of the board
and this clearance shall extend at least 2.5 m behind, 2.5 m to each side, and 5 m ahead of the measuring point.

(iv) Handrails shall be provided at all steps and ladders leading to diving boards. Platforms and diving boards which are
one metre or higher shall be protected with guard railings. One metre diving board guard rails shall be at least 76 cm above
the diving board and extend to the pool water’s edge. All platforms or diving boards higher than one metre shall have guard rails
which are at least 76 cm above the diving board or platform and extend to the pool water’s edge. Three metre platforms and
boards shall have a side rail barrier.

20. Starting Platforms.—Starting Platforms shall be located in the deck area in the deep side of the pool. Starting Platform
shall be from 0.50 m to 0.75 m above the surface of water. The maximum height of the platform above the water shall be 0.75
m where the water depth is 1.2 m or greater and 0.50 m when the water depth is less than 1.2 m. The surface area of each
platform shall be 0.5m x 0.5 m with a maximum slope of not more than 100. Surface of each block shall be covered with non-
slip material and with back stroke hand grip facility.

21. Electrical Installation – Lighting.—(1) Artificial external lighting shall be provided at all indoor and outdoor pools that are
open for use after sunset which shall be atleast 33.5 lumens or 2.2 watts per square metre of pool water surface area and deck
area. There shall be a provision for emergency lighting, in case of failure of routine source of power. The emergency lighting
shall be atleast half of the prescribed artificial external lighting i.e., 16.75 lumens or 1.1 watts per square metre of pool water
surface area and deck area. The pool shall not be put to use without such emergency lighting.

(2) Where portable electric vacuum cleaning equipment is used, electrical receptacles with ground-fault circuit interrupter
protection shall be provided. Separation between receptacles shall be a maximum of 30 m. All receptacles installed in the
swimming pool area shall have waterproof covers and ground-fault circuit interrupter protection.

(3) Lighting controls shall not be accessible to the public.

22. Ventilation.—Adequate ventilation shall be provided in facilities to prevent objectionable odour. In case of indoor pools,
sufficient number of windows and ventilators providing a total ventilation area of not less than one fifth of enclosed water surface
area and floor area or proper mechanical ventilation shall be provided. The windows and ventilators shall be abutting at least for
a length of not less than 2.5 metre on an open space, either external or internal. Such open space shall not be less than 1.75
metre in width.

23. Shower and bathroom.—(1) Separate shower, dressing booth and sanitary facilities shall be provided for each gender.
The rooms should be well lit, drained, ventilated and of good construction using impervious materials. They shall be developed
and planned to ensure maintenance of good sanitation throughout the building at all times. Floors shall have a slip-resistant
surface and sufficiently smooth to ensure ease in cleaning.

(2) Minimum of three open showers and five dressing booths shall be provided for each gender. Area of each dressing booth shall
not be less than the size of 1.2m x 1.5m with windows or ventilators of not less than 0.5 square metre abutting such open space. Open
showers and dressing booths for each gender shall be provided separately and shall be separated at least by a wall:

Provided that in case of swimming pool in single dwelling unit, the above provision is optional.

(3) Necessary structural provision shall be made in the toilets to enable the physically challenged also to use them.

24. Fencing And Exits.—(1) All indoor and outdoor pools shall be fenced. Fencing shall be at least 1.2 m height and it shall
not have any hand or footholds that can enable a young child to climb it. Care shall also be taken to ensure that pool side
equipment is not positioned such that it may be used to climb the fence and access the pool.

(2) All indoor and outdoor pool premises shall have sufficient number of exits for safe exit from the swimming pool premises
with at least two exits of minimum width of 2.0 m located near opposite ends.

25. Swimming Pool Water Treatment System.—(1) General.—A water treatment system shall be provided to filter,
chemically balance and disinfect the swimming pool water. The system shall be so designed for the recirculation flow rate that
turnover period shall not exceed 6 hours.

(2) Hair and Lint Strainer.—A hair and lint strainer shall be installed on the suction side of the pump except on vacuum
filter systems. The strainer basket shall be easily removable. Valves shall be installed to allow the flow to be shut off
during cleaning, switching baskets, or inspection.

(3) Inlets.—Inlets for filtered water shall be located and directed suitably to produce uniform circulation of water to facilitate
the maintenance of a uniform disinfectant residual throughout the entire pool without the existence of dead spots, and to produce
surface flow patterns that effectively assist skimming.

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(4) Outlets.—Pools shall be provided with a main drain at the deepest point. The main drain shall be connected to the
recirculation system. Openings must be covered by grating which cannot be removed without the use of tools. Openings of the
grating shall be at least four times the area of the main drain pipe or have an open area. The maximum width of grate openings
shall be 3.5 cm. Main drains and all other suction outlets installed in the pool shall be designed to prevent bather entrapment.
Pool shall not be used if any of the covers are missing, unsecured or damaged.

(5) Make-up Water.—Make-up water shall be added through a fixed air gap of at least 15 cm to the pool, surge tank, vacuum
filter tank, or other receptacle. When make-up water is added directly to the pool, the fill-spout shall be located under a low diving
board or immediately adjacent to a ladder rail, grab rail, or fixed lifeguard chair.

(6) Filtration.—The design filtration rate in the particular application in which the filter is utilized shall not exceed the
maximum design filtration rate for which the filter was installed. Wash or backwash water from diatomaceous earth filters shall
be passed through a separation tank designed for removal of suspended diatomaceous earth and solids, prior to disposal.

(7) Disinfection.—The pool water shall be continuously disinfected by suitable disinfecting agent that imparts easily
measured residual. Gaseous chlorine, chlorine compounds, bromine compounds or other bactericidal agents should be used to
maintain the quality parameters of water specified in rule 28.

(8) In the case of swimming pools in single dwelling units, the above provisions are optional only.

26. Personnel.—(1) Pool Manager.- A competent pool manager shall be provided at all swimming pools who possess
adequate swimming capabilities. He shall be held responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all the facilities and
upkeep of all the life safety measures of the swimming pool and accountable for any lapse. In case of swimming pools in single
dwelling unit, provision of pool manager is optional.

(2) Life Guard and Swimming Coach / Instructor.—(i) Competent lifeguards shall be provided at all swimming pools except
for swimming pool in single dwelling units. The minimum number of life guards shall be two for a pool size of 150 square metre
and below and proportionate increase for larger size pools.

(ii) In case of swimming pools in educational institutions, in addition to the life guard, competent swimming coach/instructor
shall also be provided, who has adequate knowledge of first aid and artificial respiration. At least two coaches or instructors for
category-I and II pools and at least one coach or instructor for category-III and IV pools shall be provided. At least four life guards
for category-I and II pools and at least 2 life guards for category-III and IV pools shall be provided.

(3) Qualification for the coach, instructor and life guard.—(i) Swimming instructor.— A person possessing National
Institute of Sports Certificate (6 week course) in swimming issued by National Institute of Sports is eligible for appointment as
Swimming Instructor to teach swimming to beginners and novices.

(ii) Swimming coach.—A person possessing National Institute of Sports diploma course (Regular) in coaching swimming
issued by National Institute of Sports is eligible for appointment as a swimming coach to coach swimmers for competitive
swimming training and for teaching novices.

(iii) Life guard.—For appointment as a Life Guard, a person must possess the following qualifications, namely:-

(a) Minimum 8th standard pass;

(b) Pool life guard course certificate conducted by Rashtriya Life Saving Society –India (RLSS)

(c) experience in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Procedure.

(iv) The working hours of the Life Guards shall not be more than 4 hours at a stretch. He shall be rested for atleast four
hours before he is put on duty again. Sufficient number of reserve life guards with prescribed qualification shall be made
available.

(v) The practical ability and alertness of the Instructors, coaches and life guards in rescuing children during emergency
times should be tested before they are actually deployed. The Fire and Rescue Service personnel, shall, before the grant of
No Objection Certificate for operating the swimming pools, verify the abilities of the life guards, instructors and coaches.

(4) Duty time of personnel:—The pool manager shall ensure that the minimum number of swimming coaches/ Instructors
and lifeguards specified for different categories of pools in sub-rule (2) is made available on duty while the swimming pool is
in use. And at the same time, the duty time of swimming coaches/ instructors and life guards shall not be more than
eight hours in a day and not more than four hours at a stretch.

27. Specific Safety Features.—(1) A chair placed on the top of a removable stand of three and a half foot high shall
be provided for seating of the lifeguard at a location so that all areas of the pool are visible to the lifeguard. A lifeguard
shall be dressed in uniform swimming attire and be identified as a lifeguard. The coach/instructor and the lifeguard shall
have undergone the training for giving first aid.

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(2) The owner or occupier of the pool shall provide necessary life saving devices in adequate numbers such as First aid box,
oxygen cylinder, breathing equipments, artificial respirator, buoys for beginners, at least two life jackets, life belts, stretcher, life
saving hook, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation pocket mask, rescue tubes, life guard stand, etc.

(3) The owner or occupier of the pool shall -

(i) place a life saving instructions chart at the pool.

(ii) place the safety/sanitary rules board at the pool.

(iii) provide necessary fire fighting appliances in the premises which must be maintained in proper condition.

(iv) not allow undesirable elements in the vicinity of the pool and shall take adequate precautions to prevent
harassment of women.

(v) require a beginner to wear red cap for easy identification.

(vi) provide proper uniform to the life guards.

(vii) install a Flag to indicate that a life guard is on duty.

(viii) insure all the swimming pool users against any mishaps.

(ix) display emergency contact numbers at a conspicuous place of the pool.

(4) Rescue Equipment:—(i) General purpose first aid kit shall be provided to handle minor bumps, bruises and sprains. A
swimming pool facility shall have a first-aid kit which contains at least the following items, namely:-

(a) Band-Aids.

(b) Sterile 100 x100 mm bandage compress.

(c) Self-adhering gauze bandage.

(d) Disposable gloves.

(e) Chemical cold compress.

(ii) The first-aid kit shall be prominently mounted in the swimming pool enclosure, or a sign stating its location shall be
posted near the swimming pool. The first-aid kit shall be accessible when the swimming pool is open. Items which have a shelf
life shall be within the period of expiry.

(iii) An emergency response kit shall be provided which includes items like emergency survival blanket, 10 cm (4 inch)
offset bandage compress, rescue breather, ambu bags, gloves, wipes and a thunderbolt (low frequency) whistle with lanyard.

(5) The following life saving equipments shall be provided:-

(i) Life buoys (Ring Buoys) .– Life Buoys of the following specifications shall be used in rescue operations in water.

(a) Material: Cork with polyurethane covering. A grab line secured to life buoy at four equidistant points by cotton cord.

(b) Dimension: Circular in shape with elliptical cross section.

(c) Colour: Orange

(d) Life Buoys shall be tested for strength and buoyancy.

(e) The type, date of test, manufacturer’s batch number shall be marked on all life buoys by intelligible colour.

(f) It shall be marked with Bureau of Indian Standard certification.

(g) Reflectors in the form of strips shall be provided for use in night.

(h) All other specifications shall conform to IS 5326 – 1969 and requirements under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
and the rules made thereunder.

(i) Buoy surface shall resist weather and temperature extremes and shall feature an integral rope of 6 mm diameter
line that has a length of 1.5 times the maximum width of the pool or 15.2 m whichever is less for easy handling.

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(ii) Life Jacket .- Life Jackets (size 1) of the following specifications shall be used for providing means of safety for the
wearers while performing rescue work connected with water.

(a) Material – Unicellular plastic with Kapok fiber filler of first grade flotation quality.

(b) Colour – Orange or light yellow

(c) Design – It shall be provided with a collar or other suitable means for supporting the head of floating unconscious wearer
above water. The buoyancy shall be obtained essentially by the use of buoyant materials as given in BUREAU OF INDIAN
STANDARD specifications.

(d) Donning – It shall be capable of being donned and secured within 30 seconds by a wearer. After having been familiarized
with the method of donning, the jacket shall fit securely the body of wearer. It shall afford reasonable comfort and to allow
freedom of movement to the wearer both in and out of water.

(e) All other specifications shall confirm to Bureau of Indian Standard 6685-1972;

(f) The jacket shall be legibly marked with following information:-

(A) Trade Mark of manufacturer;

(B) Size and date of manufacturer;

(C) “Front” and “Back” words in appropriate position where a possibility of confusion exists;

(D) Self illuminated light may be provided for use in night;

(E) Jacket shall be marked with Bureau of Indian Standard certification.

(iii) Life vests (Buoyant Life vests):- It is like life jackets and are made of nylon and Poly ethylene foam and feature 3 buckles
and open side with visible colours in red and blue.

(iv) Rescue boards (Spine boards):- The most versatile and easy to handle board especially good for two guard rescues.
Made of 5/8” marine plywood with capped wood runners on the bottom and capped bombers. Head immobilizer secures to board
with pressure sensitive Velcro for quick and accurate immobilization.

(v) Emergency survival blanket:- This blanket shall be made of thermal material (blend of wool or manmade fibres) that
retains 90% of body heat.

(vi) Ring Buoy line (Throw rope or rescue lines):- Made from heavy duty floating line.

(vii) Rescue cans: – Rescue can shall be constructed of rotationally molded polyethylene to be both light weight and durable.

(viii) Rescue hook:- It shall meet International Red Cross specifications and features a blunt end life hook large enough to
safely encircle a victim. It is made up of heavy duty aluminium mounted on a light, super tough, highly visible fibre glass pole
with rubber end cap.

(ix) Storm whistle: – Professional life guard whistle can be blown under water with whistle lanyards.

(x) Underwater goggles:– One piece flexible Poly Vinyl Chloride frame with water tight seal.

(xi) Emergency Eyewash Station: – This self contained system shall provide victims with immediate eye flushing with a
sterile, soothing, normal saline wash that neutralizes varying quantities of acids or caustics depending on the concentration.

(xii) Body flush station: – Self contained system for immediate body flushing with a sterile, buffered isotonic saline solution.
It shall be fitted with highly visible back plate.

(6) Emergency Telephone and Emergency Contact List:—A telephone shall be accessible in the vicinity of the swimming
pool, in or within 90 m of the pool enclosure. The telephone numbers of the local police, State Police, fire department, physician,
ambulance service, and a hospital, shall be displayed in a conspicuous place near the telephone. The location of the emergency
telephone shall be displayed in the swimming pool area unless the telephone is located in the pool area.

(7) Depth Markers :—(i) The depth of water shall be marked at or above the water surface on the wall of the pool
and on the edge of the deck next to the pool so as to be readable by persons entering or in the pool. Depth markings
shall be provided at the shallow and deep ends of the pool, the transition point, and the point of maximum depth, and
shall be spaced at not more than 7.5 m intervals measured peripherally, except that depth markings are not required at
a zero-depth edge.

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(ii) Depth markers shall indicate pool depth in metric system, and shall be of a color that contrasts with the background.
Numerals indicating depth shall be a minimum of 10 cm high.

(iii) In shallow areas, “no diving” markers or symbols at least 10 cm high must be located at not more than 7.5 m intervals
around the pool perimeter except at a zero-depth edge.

28. Water Quality.—(1) The clarity of water shall be that a 4 inch black-and-white object in the deepest water is clearly visible
from the pool deck. The pH of the pool water shall be between 7.2 and 8.0 and the free residual chlorine count shall be from
0.6 to 1.5ppm depending on the pH.

(2) Disinfection.- (i) The area around the pool must be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

(ii) In order to prevent the transmission of contagious diseases, the water in the pool must have powerful and lasting
disinfectant properties.

(iii) Water in the swimming pool must comply with the following requirements for safety and swimmers’ comfort, namely :-

(a) The water shall be transparent, that is, the lane marked on the bottom of the pool shall be clearly visible and a dark
object (measuring 0.30 m along each side) placed in the deepest part of the pool shall be easily discernible.

(b) The water shall not irritate the eyes, skin, or muscle membranes.

(c) The quantity of substances that oxidize in hot potassium permanganate in an alkaline medium, expressed as oxygen
shall must not exceed the levels present in the water used to fill the swimming pool by more than 4 mg/ ltr.

(d) The water shall not contain substances which may affect the health of swimmers.

(e) The pH of pool water shall be contained between 7.2 and 8.0

(f) In one millilitre of water, the number of aerobic bacterial revival at 37 degree centigrade shall be less than 100.

(g) In 100 millilitre of water the number of total coliforms shall be less than 10 and no fecal coliforms shall be present.
Millilitre samples taken from pool water shall be free of pathogenic staphylococcus germs.

(h) The water shall be disinfected and also act as a disinfectant.

(i) The water shall contain no pathogenic germs.

(3) Disinfectant Residual.- (i) Where chlorine is used as a disinfectant, the chlorine residual shall be maintained between
1.0 and 4.0 ppm. as free chlorine residual. A free chlorine residual of at least 2.0 ppm. shall be maintained when the pool water
temperature exceeds 30o C.

(ii) Where bromine is used as a disinfectant, a bromine residual shall be maintained between 2.0 and 8.0 ppm. as total
bromine. A bromine residual of at least 4.0 ppm. shall be maintained when the pool water temperature exceeds 30o C.

(iii) Where chlorinated cyanurates are used, the cyanuric acid concentration shall not exceed 100 ppm.

(iv) Where silver/copper or copper ion generators are used, the concentration of copper shall not exceed 1.3 ppm. and the
concentration of silver shall not exceed 0.05 ppm.

(v) Where ozone is used, the ambient air ozone concentration shall be less than 0.1 ppm. at all times either in the vicinity
of the ozonator or at the pool water surface.

(vi) For all other physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters, the quality of water used in swimming pools in continuous
circulation type shall conform to IS 3328:1993.

29. Operation And Maintenance.—(1).Pool and Pool Area.- (i) The pool manager shall keep the water in the pool clean
and change it at least once in six months in a year and at short intervals if directed by the Inspecting authority. Monthly water
test report shall be maintained and entered in a register, which is subject to inspection by the Executive Authority.

(ii) The swimming pool shall be maintained free from sediment, lint, dirt and hair. The walls, ceilings, floors, equipment and
the pool area shall be properly maintained so that they are protected from deterioration. Cracks and other defects in the
pool, if appear, shall be repaired immediately. All equipment shall be maintained in proper condition, with all required
components in place.

(iii) Pool decks shall be rinsed daily. Indoor pool decks shall be disinfected at least weekly. No furniture, plants or other
furnishings shall be placed within 1.2 m of the pool. This area shall be kept free from obstructions such as chairs, baby strollers
and maintenance equipment.

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(iv) Floats or tubes not in use shall be removed from the pool. Safety ropes shall be kept in place except when the swimming
pool is being used exclusively for lap swimming or competition.

(v) Planting of trees or shrubs that attract insects near the pool and furnishing shall be situated away from the pool edge
or shall be avoided.

(vi) Starting platforms and starting blocks shall not be used for any other purpose other than competitive swimming activities.
Starting blocks shall be securely anchored when in use but removed or prohibited from use when not being used in conjunction
with competitive swimming or training.

(2) Perimeter Overflow and Skimmers.- The perimeter overflow systems or automatic surface skimmers shall be kept
clean and free of leaves or other debris which will restrict flow. The strainer baskets for skimmers shall be cleaned daily. The
flow through each skimmer shall be adjusted as often as necessary to maintain a vigorous skimming action which will remove
all floating matter from the surface of the water. The pool water shall be maintained at an elevation such that effective surface
skimming is accomplished. For pools with perimeter overflow systems, adequate surge storage capacity should be maintained
so that flooding of the perimeter overflow system does not occur during periods of peak usage.

(3) Inlet Fittings.- Inlets shall be checked frequently so that the rate of flow through each inlet establishes a uniform
distribution pattern. Inlets in pools with surface skimmers shall be adjusted as necessary to provide vigorous skimming.

(4) Security.- The owner or occupier of the pool shall provide sufficient number of guards at the pools, except in swimming
pools of single dwelling unit, both during operational and non-operational time to regulate access. Doors or gates in the swimming
pool enclosure shall be kept closed and locked when the swimming pool is closed.

(5) Bather Loads.- (i) The pool manager shall not allow any person who does not know swimming or a beginner to enter
the water in the absence of a qualified Life Guard, Coach or Instructor , as the case may be.

(ii) The number of persons permissible within a swimming pool depending on the depth of the pool is as follows:-

(a) Where depth is less than 1.0 m, 1 bather per 2.2 square metre

(b) Where depth is between 1.0m and 1.5 m, 1 bather per 2.7 square metre

(c) Where depth is more than 1.5 m, 1 bather per 4.0 square metre

(iii) In case of educational institutions, the number of persons within a swimming pool shall not exceed 30 in case
of category-I and II pools and it shall not exceed 15 in case of category-III and IV pools which is subject to the full
complement of swimming coach/instructor and life guards as prescribed in sub-rule (2) of rule 26.

(iv) Except in swimming pools in single dwelling units, the bather load shall be pasted at the pool entrance or at a
location where it can be seen by all bathers and shall be enforced by the pool manager.

(v) No person shall be allowed to be in the pool for (except in swimming pools of single dwelling unit) more than
one hour except with the consent of the life guard or the coach, as the case may be.

(6) Operational timings.- (i) Permission for specific operational timings shall be obtained from the Committee.
Swimming pools in Schools shall be kept open for use only between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. In case of higher educational
institutions, the swimming pool shall be kept open for use only between 6.00 a.m and 9.00 p.m. In respect of institutions
other than education institution, the owner or occupier of the swimming pool shall get specific permission from the
Committee for required operational time. The swimming pool shall not be kept open for use other than the timings
specified in this rule except with special permission in writing from the Committee.

(ii) Recycling of pool water shall not be made during the operational timings.

(iii) The full contingent of personnel indicated in rule 26 shall be available during the operational timings.

(7) Electrical Systems.- Electrical system in the pool premises shall be maintained in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.

(8) Operation of Mechanical Equipment.- (i) Manufacturers’ instructions for operation and maintenance of mechanical
and electrical equipment, as well as pump performance curves, shall be kept available at the pool. All valves and piping
in the equipment room shall be permanently identified as to use and direction of flow. A valve operating procedure must
be provided in the equipment room for each operation (e.g., recirculation, filtration, backwashing, etc.).

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(ii) Recirculation pumps shall be kept in good repair and condition. The pump discharge or inlet supply line valve shall be
adjusted as necessary to maintain the design flow rate.

(iii) Filtration equipment:- The filtration flow rate shall not exceed the maximum filtration design flow rate specified by the filter
manufacturer for public swimming pool usage. Where the filtration flow rate is not known or has not been determined, it shall
not exceed 67 litre per minute per square foot of filter area for high-rate sand filters.

(iv) Hair and Lint Strainers:- Hair and lint strainers shall be cleaned to prevent clogging of the suction line and cavitations.
The pump shall be stopped before the strainer is opened to avoid drawing air into the pump and losing the prime.

(v) Flowmeters shall be maintained in an accurate operating condition and shall be readable.

(vi) Vacuum and Pressure Gauges:- The lines leading to the gauges shall be bled occasionally to prevent blockage.

(vii) Gas Chlorinators:- (a) The manager or operator shall post the telephone numbers of the appropriate emergency
personnel to contact, in the event of a chlorine gas emergency;

(b) Chlorine cylinders shall be stored indoors in the area designed for that purpose and away from a direct source of heat.
They shall be chained or strapped to a rigid support to prevent accidental tipping. Cylinders shall not be moved unless the
protection cap is secured over the valve. Gas mask, approved for use in a chlorine atmosphere, shall be kept outside the chlorine
room in an unlocked container at all times. The gas mask canister shall be replaced regularly as per the manufacturer’s
recommendations;

(c) Chlorinators, gas lines, injectors, vent lines and cylinders shall be checked daily for leaks. In case of a chlorine leak,
corrective measures shall be undertaken only by trained persons wearing proper safety equipment. All other persons shall be
evacuated from the dangerous area until conditions are again safe.

(viii) Positive Displacement Feeders:- (a) Positive displacement feeders shall be periodically inspected and serviced.

(b) When a chemical feeder is used with calcium hypochlorite solution, to minimize sludge accumulation in the unit, the
lowest practicable concentration of solution shall be used, and in no case shall this concentration exceed five percent. If liquid
chlorine solution is used, the dilution with water is not critical to the operation of the unit. After thoroughly rinsing with water, a
small amount of mild acid solution may be fed through the unit periodically, to dissolve sludge accumulations.

(ix) pH Adjustment:- (a) Soda ash or caustic soda shall be used to raise the pool water pH. Protective equipment and
clothing, including rubber gloves and goggles, must be available for the handling and use of these chemicals.

(b) Sodium bisulfate, carbon dioxide gas or muriatic acid shall be used to lower pool water pH. Carbon dioxide cylinders shall
be securely chained or otherwise restrained in a manner that will prevent tipping. Protective equipment and clothing, including
rubber gloves and goggles, must be available for handling these chemicals.

(x) Miscellaneous Chemicals:- (a) Chemicals shall be kept covered and stored in the original, labeled container, away from
flammables and heat and in a clean, dry, well-ventilated place which prevents unauthorized access to the chemicals.

(b) If polyphosphates are used for sequestering iron, the concentration of polyphosphates shall not exceed ten pm.

(xi) Acoustics:- Suitable arrangement shall be made to ensure that safety instructions can be heard, considering the noise
level in peak hours.

(xii) Monitoring and Reporting:- (a) Operation reports: The pool manager shall keep the daily record of swimming pool or other
pool operational data.

(b) Water quality testing:- Disinfectant residual and pH tests shall be made on samples collected from the shallow and deep
areas of swimming pool, at least twice daily. Where chlorine is used as a disinfectant, testing for combined chlorine shall be
performed at least daily. In addition, where chlorinated cyanurates are utilized as a chlorine disinfectant, testing for cyanuric acid
concentration shall be performed at least daily. Where ozone is utilized, testing to determine the ozone concentration immediately
above the pool water surface shall be performed monthly. Necessary testing kits should be made available for checking the pH
and disinfectant residual. The person responsible for testing shall be thoroughly familiar with the procedure for checking.
Records of water quality testing shall be kept intact.

(c) Refuse disposal:-The equipment provided for the storage, collection, and disposal of refuse produced at a
swimming pool or bathing beach shall be such that the creation of conditions detrimental to public health, such as rodent
harborage, insect breeding areas, odors, air pollution and accidents are prevented. All refuse shall be stored in water-
tight, metal or rigid plastic containers having tight-fitting lids. Containers shall be provided as needed throughout food
preparation areas and eating areas to provide for enough collection of trash.

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(xiii) Besides the specifications prescribed in these rules, the following Industrial Standard codes of practice shall also be
followed and any breach thereof shall be deemed to be a breach of the requirements under these rules:-

(a) 3328:1993 Quality tolerances for water for swimming pools (First Revision);

(b) 6494:1988 Code of practice for water-proofing of underground water reservoirs and swimming pools;

30. Regulations for swimming pool users.- (1) Restriction of users:- The pool manager shall maintain a register of
enrollment of persons for allowing them to use swimming pool.

(2) Restrictions of user for enrolment:- (i) Persons below 8 years of age and of height less than 121.6 cm shall not
be allowed in the pool. However, such children may be allowed with parental supervision. Consent of parents or guardians shall
be obtained in respect of children using swimming pools in Schools.

(ii) Person using the pool shall produce a self declaration that he is free from any chronic diseases like epilepsy, heart
problem, severe respiratory illness, skin disease, venereal disease, or any other contagious disease, before using the pool.

(iii) In case of swimming pool in amusement parks, a resident doctor who shall be a registered medical practitioner, shall
be made available within the premises.

(iv) In case of swimming pools in educational institutions, person using the pool shall produce a medical certificate from a
registered medical practitioner that he is free from any chronic diseases like epilepsy, heart problem, severe respiratory illness,
skin disease, venereal disease, or any other contagious disease, for enrolment to use the pool.

(3) The pool manager shall not allow any person –

(i) to enter the pool if he has not taken a shower bath and a foot bath in the bathroom provided in the premises;

(ii) to enter the pool in any apparel other than the recognized swim wear or the costume trunk;

(iii) to enter the pool, if he has consumed alcohol;

(iv) in the pool before educating him through a class the basic safety aspects of using the pool;

(v) in the pool during lightning, thunder, raining and or any other natural calamity like storm, cyclone, earthquake etc and if
any person is found in the pool during such times, he shall be evacuated immediately from the pool;

(vi) either before or after entering the water of the pool, to use soap, oil or any substance or preparation whereby the water
of the pool may be rendered turbid or unfit for use of the bathers;

(vii) to enter who may willfully or otherwise, foul or pollute the water of the pool by spitting or in any other matter whatsoever;

(viii) to use the pool, who suffers from temporary illness like cold, cough, fever etc.,

(ix) to enter the pool or remain in the pool at any time other than the prescribed timings under the rules or to enter
or remain on the premises surrounding the swimming pool fifteen minutes before or after the opening and closing hours;

(x) accompanying any animal to enter the swimming pool or the premises surrounding the swimming pool thereto;
and

(xi) to use the pool before certifying the minimum water standard by testing daily and registering the same in a register
kept for the purpose.

Ex.III-1(a) (147)—1 Ex.III-1(a) (147)—1a Ex.III-1(a) (147)—2 Ex.III-1(a) (147)—2a

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APPENDIX

FORM – I

Application for permission for construction of swimming pool

(see rule 3(1))

From

( Name and address of the Owner /

Occupier of the Land /
Power of attorney holder / Lease Holder) *

To

The Executive Authority ,

……………………

Sir,

I hereby apply for permission to construct a swimming pool in the —————————— in S.No.———— of Block
No………….of Revenue Division No…………..

I, forward herewith the following particulars in quadruplicate, duly signed by me, and the licensed Surveyor.

(a) A key-map of the area showing the site in relation to existing streets and street intersections, discharging clearly therein
the boundaries of the site under reference and the adjoining lands owned or controlled by me.

(b) A detailed site plan of the land for development to a scale of not less than 1:800.

(c) A plan or plans of the swimming pool showing the ground plan, and the sectional and front elevation of the pool.

(d) Clearance Certificate obtained from the Public Works Department, in case of swimming pools with diving facility.

(e) The particulars in the Annexure.

I, the owner / occupier legal representative of every part of the land specified above request that permission for the
construction of a swimming pool may be accorded.

UNDERTAKING

(i) I agree to not to proceed with the construction of the swimming pool until the local body grants permission for the
construction.

(ii) I agree to not to do any development otherwise than in accordance with plans which have been approved and any of the
provisions of the relevant rules.

(iii) I agree to keep one of the approved site plan and one set of copies of the sanctioned plan of the swimming pool at the
site of the pool at all times when the construction is in progress and also agree to see that such plans are available and the
construction is open at all reasonable times for the inspection of the Executive Authority or any officer authorised by him in that
behalf.

(iv) I agree to obtain the letter of acceptance of the completion report from the Executive Authority before making the pool
functional.

*Signature of the Owner / Occupier of the Land/

Power of attorney Holder/Lease holder

—————————————————————————————————————————————————
* Strike out the portions, which are not applicable.

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ANNEXURE

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OWNER OR OCCUPIER OF THE LAND OR POWER OF ATTORNEY HOLDER/LEASE

HOLDER:

1. Applicant (in Block Capital)

Name …. ….

Address …. ….

Tel. No. …. ….

2. Particulars of land in which the swimming pool is proposed to be constructed:

(a) Full address or location of the land to which this application relates and site area

Door/Plot No.

Town Survey No./S.F.No.

Division or Ward No.

Road or Street name

Name of Local Authority

Site area

(b) State whether applicant owns or controls any adjoining land and if so give its location and extent.

(c) State whether the proposal involves:

(i) Swimming pool only

(ii) New Building(s)

(iii) Alteration, extension or addition to buildings

(vi) Change of use.

3. Particulars of proposed, present and previous use of swimming pool, buildings with the dimension of the pool and extent
of the buildings in sq. mts.

Signature of the Owner / Occupier of the Land /

Power of attorney holder / Lease Holder

Signature of the
Licensed Surveyor/Architect

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FORM – II
Affidavit by the Applicant
(see rule 3(2)(a))

This deed of undertaking executed at ……………on the…………………day............................................................................

of……………………………20.. by Thiru/Tmt/Selvi ………………………………………......................................................................

Son/Daughter of ………………………………….aged…………………………..residing at..................................................................

No.……………………………………………………………….....................................……….................................................................

in favour of the Executive Authority of the local body having its office at ————————————— witnesseth as follows:-

1. I have applied for the permission for construction of a swimming pool at………..premises
No.………………………………………………………………… by submitting an application to the —————————local body in
accordance with the norms prescribed in the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Regulation and Momitoring of Swimming Pools)
Rules, 2015. I am associated with the swimming pool as Land Owner / occupier / Power of Attorney Holder/lease holder. I assure
that I will put up the construction only in accordance with the approved plan without any deviation and if any construction is later
on found to be not in accordance with the approved plan and any unauthorised addition is made, I agree to demolish such
deviation marked by the ———————— local body within the time prescribed by the authority after such notice, failing which,
the ————— local body may demolish or cause to demolish such unauthorised or deviated constructions at the site under
reference and recover the cost of demolition from me.

2. I also assure that the swimming pool will be kept as specified in the approved plan and it will not be converted into any
other use except the purpose for which it is approved. If any structural modification or usage differs from the approved plan, the
—————————— local body is at liberty to remove any structural modification or usage at any time and the expenses
incurred by the ———————————— local body is recoverable from me for non-compliance of their order.

3. I further assure that I will not convert any place of the swimming pool in contravention of the approved plan. If any
construction work, converting them for any other purpose, is done either by me or by my successor or by any other person to
whom the said construction is transferred in future, without getting appropriate order for doing so from the Competent Authority,
the Authority is at liberty at any time to take any action to remove any structural modification or usage and the expenses incurred
by the Authority is recoverable from me/my successor or from any other person to whom the said construction is transferred
in future.

4. I hereby undertake that, I am, jointly and severally responsible with the Land Owner/Power of Attorney Holder/Lease Holder
to carry out the development in accordance with the permission granted and also for payment of necessary charges levied from
time to time by the Authority and also liable for penalty for the developments made in contravention of the relevant Rules.

5. This deed of undertaking is executed by me on the…………………….day of…………………………………….20………….with

the full knowledge of the contents of this document.

DEPONENT

Witnesses:

1.

2.
Duly attested by the
SEAL Notary Public

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FORM III

Permission to Construct a Swimming Pool

(see rule 3(2)(b))

From

The Executive Authority ,

……………………

To

( Name and address of the Owner / Occupier of the Land /

Power of attorney holder / Lease Holder) *

Sir,

Permission is hereby accorded for the construction of swimming pool in the ——————————— / in S.No.———— of
Block No………….of Revenue Division No………….. subject to the conditions specified below and the provisions contained in
the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Regulation and Monitoring of Swimming Pools) Rules, 2015. If any deviations or violations
are found, strict action shall be taken as per rule 8 of the said Rules and the permission granted herein will be suspended.

Date Signature of the Executive Authority

Place

This permit is subject to the following conditions:-

(i) Every person engaged in the construction of swimming pool shall follow all the provisions contained in the said Rules.

(ii) In case of violation of any of the provisions of the said Rules, the Executive authority shall not permit the continuance
of construction of swimming pool.

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FORM IV

Application for Grant of Permission to Operate Swimming Pool

(see rule 3(3))

From

(Name and address of the Owner / Ooccupier of the Land /

Power of attorney holder / Lease Holder) *

To

The Executive Authority,

.................................

Sir,

I hereby apply for grant of permission to operate the swimming pool in ———————— the land in S.No.———— of Block
No………….of Revenue Division No…………..

I, forward herewith the following particulars:

(a) Concurrence obtained from the competent authority under clause (c) of sub-rule (2) of rule 3 of the Tamil Nadu Urban
Local Bodies (Regulation and Monitoring of Swimming Pools) Rules, 2015 along with the approved plans;

(b) Order granting permission for construction of the swimming pool obtained under clause (b) of sub-rule (2) of rule 3 of
the said Rules in Form III along with the approved plans;

(c) Completion Report of the swimming pool;

(d) Particulars in the Annexure.

* I, the Owner/Occupier/Legal representative of every part of the land specified above request that permission for operation
of the swimming pool may be accorded.

UNDERTAKING

(i) I agree to not to use the swimming pool until the Executive Authority grants permission for operating the pool.

(ii) I agree to not to do any thing otherwise than in accordance with plans which have been approved or in contravention of
any provisions of the said rules.

(iii) I agree to keep a copy of the permission granted in Form VI to operate the pool at the site of the pool at all times and
keep the swimming pool open at the reasonable times for the inspection of the Executive Authority or the Inspecting Authority
or any officer authorised by them in that behalf.

* Signature of the Owner / Occupier of the Land/

Power of attorney Holder/Lease holder

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

* Strike out the portions, which are not applicable.

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ANNEXURE

To be completed by the owner / occupier of the land/power of attorney holder/lease holder:

1. Applicant (in Block Capital) …. ….

Name …. ….

Address …. ….

Tel. No. …. ….

2. Particulars of proposal for which permission or approval is sought

(a) Full address or location of the land to which this application relates and site area

Door/Plot No.

Town Survey No./S.F.No.

Division or Ward No.

Road or Street name

Name of Local Authority

Site area

(b) State whether applicant owns or controls any adjoining land and if so give its location and extent.

State whether the proposal involves:

(i) New Building(s)

(ii) Alteration, extension or addition

(iii) Change of use.

3. Particulars of present and previous use of Buildings

Extent in Sq. mts. of the building

Present use of building.

4. Information regarding the proposed uses Extent in Sq.mts.

a) Total floor area of all buildings to which

the application relates

Signature of the Owner of the Land /

Power of attorney holder / Lease Holder

Signature of the
Licensed Surveyor/Architect

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FORM - V

Affidavit by the Applicant

(see rule 3(3))

This deed of undertaking executed at ……………on the…………………day.............................................................................

of……………………………20.. by Thiru/Tmt/Selvi ………………………………………..................................................................

Son/Daughter of ………………………………….aged…………………………..residing at.................................................................

No.……………………………………………………………….....................................……….................................................................

in favour of the Executive Authority,———————having office at ———————————— witnesseth as follows:-

2. I have applied for the grant of permission to operate the swimming pool at………............................................premises
No.………………………………………………………………… ...........by submitting an application in accordance with the norms
prescribed in the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Regulation and Monitoring of Swimming Pools) Rules, 2015.
I am associated with the swimming pool as Land Owner/Power of Attorney Holder/lease holder. I assure that I shall operate the
swimming pool only in accordance with the said rules and if any deviation of the said Rules is later on found, I agree to abide
by the action taken by the Executive Authority.

3. I hereby undertake that, I am, jointly and severally responsible with the Land Owner/Power of Attorney Holder/Lease Holder
to carry out the operations in accordance with the conditions laid down in the permission so granted and also for payment of
necessary charges levied from time to time by the Authority and also liable for penal provisions for developments made in
contravention of the rules and these presents.

4. This deed of undertaking is executed by me on the…………………….day...........................................................................

of…………………………………….20………….with the full knowledge of the contents of this document.

DEPONENT

Witnesses:

1.

2.

Duly attested by the

Notary Public

SEAL:

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FORM – VI

Permission to Operate Swimming Pool

(see rule 3(4))

From

The Executive Authority ,

……………………

To

( Name and address of the Owner / Occupier of the Land /

Power of attorney holder / Lease Holder) *

Sir,

Permission is hereby accorded for the operation of swimming pool in the —————————— in S.No.———— of Block
No………….of Revenue Division No………….. subject to the conditions stipulated below and the provisions contained in the
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Regulation and Monitoring of Swimming Pools) Rules, 2015. If any deviations or violations there
of are found, strict action shall be taken as per Rule 8 of the said Rules and the permission granted herein to operate the
swimming pool will be suspended.

Signature of the Executive Authority

This permit is subject to the following conditions:-

(i) Every person operating the swimming pool shall follow all the rule provisions contained in the said Rules.

(ii) In case of violation of any of the provisions of the said Rules, the Executive authority shall not permit operation
of the swimming pool.

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ANNEXURE – I

(see rule 13)

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ANNEXURE – II

(see rule 19 (2) (i) )

Minimum distance indicated < 0.5 1 3

A – End wall to Tip of Board 1 1.5 1.5

B – Centre of board to sidewall or adjacent board 3 3 3.6

C – Centre of board laterally to point of required depth 1.2 1.2 1.8

D – Depth at end of board and for beyond 3.6 m 2.8 3 3.6

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ANNEXURE – III

(see rule 19 (2) (ii) )

LONGITUDINAL CROSS SECTION

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THE TABLE

Dimensions of swimming pools with diving facilities in excess of three meters in height

Sl.No. Dimensions Designation 5m 7.5m 10m

Platform Platform Platform
(m, Min) (m, Min) (m, Min)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

i Length 6.0 6.0 6.0

ii Width 1.5 1.5 1.5

iii From Plummet: A 1.5 1.5 1.8

back to pool wall

iv Back to platform directly below - 1.5 1.5

v From Plummet to pool wall at side B 3.9 4.5 5.2

vi From plummet to adjacent plummet C - - 3.6

vii From plummet to pool wall ahead D 10.5 11.0 13.7

viii On plummet from board to ceiling E 3.6 3.6 3.6

overhead

ix Clear overhead behind and each F 2.7 3.0 5.0

side plummet

x Clear overhead ahead of plummet G 5.0 5.0 5.0

xi Depth of water at plummet H 4.3 4.5 5.2

xii Bottom distance ahead of plummet J 6.0 8.0 12.2

xiii Bottom depth ahead of plummet K 3.3 4.0 4.5

xiv Bottom distance each side of plummet L 3.6 4.0 4.3

xv Bottom depth each side of plummet M 4.3 4.5 5.2

K. PHANINDRA REDDY,
Principal Secretary to Government.

PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE DIRECTOR OF STATIONERY AND PRINTING, CHENNAI

ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

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 Abstract

Rules -The TamN Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Installation of Closed Cirouit Television
Units in Publie Buiidings) Rules 2012 -Issued.

Municipal Administration and Water Suol]lv (MA1 ) Department

G.O.(Ms)No.113 Dated: 14 -12-2012.

IThiruvalluvar Aandu 2043,
Nandana, Karthigaj - 29)

Read:
Ref : 1. From the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu,
Letter No.258271/A&R(2)/2011, Dated : 23-11-2011.
2. From the Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Letter Roe.
No. 52870/2011ITP.3, Dated : 08-02-2012, 18-02-2012,
24-04-2012 and 18-07-2012.
3. From the Commissioner of Chennai Corporation Letter W.D.C./
328/2012 Dated : 20-02-2012, 01-03-2012 and 16-07-2012.
4. From the Director of Town Panchayats Letter Roe.No.1209/2012/
Cl dated: 15-03-2012 and 30-04-2012.
5. From the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning, Letter
Roe.No.25267/2011IT, Dated : 20-02-2012 and 18-07-012.

ORDER :

As a measure of crime control, the Government felt that Closed Circuit

Television Units (CCTV) should be installed in all public buildings, commercial
establishments and places where large gatherings of public congregate, which will
be made mandatory as a condition for issuing licence under i`elevant provisions of
Municipal Corporation / Municipal F{ules.

2. In the reference first read above, the Director General of Police has
suggested to insert a new provision regarding the installation of Closed Circuit
Television Units in the relevant Municipal Corporation/Municipal Acts and Rules.

3. The Government have decided to implement the installation of closed

Circuit Television Units in Public Buildings as a measure of crime control by making
suitable provisions in tne relevant Urban Local Bodies Rules.

p.t.O.,

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4. Pursuant to that, in the references second, third, fourth and fifth read
above, necessary proposals have been received from the Commissioner of
Municipal Administration, Commissioner of Chennei Corporation, Director of Town
Panchayats and Commissioner Of Town and Country Plaming, respectively.

5. The Government after careful examination Of the draft rules of the

Commissioner Of Municipal Administration, Commissioner Of Chenmai Corporation,
Director Of Town Panchayats and Commissioner Of Town and Country Planning
have decided to make separate rules to make mandatory, the installation of Closed
Circuit Television units in public buildings.

6. Accordingly the appended Notification will be published in an

E>ctra -ordinary issue of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette deted 14.12.2012.

(BY ORDER OF "E GOVERNOR)

Sheela Balakrishnan,
Additional Chief Secretary to Government.

To
The Works Manager,
Government Central Press, Chennai -600 079.
(for publication of notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and to send
500 copies to Government)
The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chennai - 600 005.
The Commissioner of Town and Country Planning , Chennai -600 002.
The Director of Town Panchayats, Chennai -600 104.
The Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, Chennai -600 004.
The Commissioner, Chennai Corporation, Chennai -600 003.
All District Collectors.

CODV to

The Housing & Urban Development Department, Chennai -600 009.

The Law Department, Chennai - 600 009.
The Home (Pol.12) Department, Chennai -600 009.
The Public Department, Chennai -600 009.
SF/SC

11 fonNarded by o-her 11

Section Officer

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 NOTIFICATION

ln exercise Of the powers conferred by section 347 Of the Chennai City

Municipal Corporation Act, 1919 ITamil Nadu Act lv Of 1919), section 303 of the
Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act,1920 ITamN Nadu Act V of 1920), section 431
Of the Madurai Cfty Municipal Corporatron Act, 1971 ITamil Nadu Act 15 Of 1971)
section 430 Of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation Act, 1981 ITamil Nadu Act
25 Of 1981), section 11 Of the Tiruchirappalli Cfty Municipal Corporation Act,1994
ITamil Nadu Act 27 Of 1994), section 11 Of the TiruneiveH Cfty Municipal Corporation
Act,1994 ITamH Nadu Act 28 Of 1994) section 11 Of the Salem City Municipal
Corporation Act,1994 ITamil Nadu Act 29 of 1994), section 10 of the Tiruppur Crty
Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamil Nadu Act 7 of 2008), section 10 of the Erode
Cfty Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamil Nadu Act 8 Of 2008), section 10 of the
Vellore Cfty Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamil Nadu Act 26 Of 2008) and
section 10 Of the Thcothukudi Cfty Munielpal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamil Nadu Act
27 Of 2008), the Governor Of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following Rules :-

RULES

1. Short title and commencement.-(I) These rules may be called the Tamil
Nadu Urban Local Bodies (Installation Of Closed Circuit Television Units
in Public Buildings) Rules, 2012.

ti» They shall come into foroe on the 14th day of December 2012.

2. Definitions :-(1) In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires :-

(a) "Act" means the Chennei Cfty Municipal Corporation Act,1919 ITamil Nadu
Act IV of 1919), the Tamll Nadu District Munieipalities Act,1920 ITamil Nadu
Act V of 1920), the Madurai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1971 ITamil
Nadu Act 15 Of 1971), the Coimbatore Cfty Municipal Corporation Act,1981
ITamil Nadu Act 25 Of 1981), the Tiruchirappalli Cfty Municipal Corporatron
Act, 1994 ITamil Nadu Act 27 Of 1994), the Tirunelveli Cfty Municipal
Corporation Act,1994 ITamil Nadu Act 28 Of 1994), the Salem City Municipal
Corporation Act, 1994 ITamil Nadu Act 29 of 1994), the Tiruppur Cfty
Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamH Nadu Act 7 Of 2008), the Erode Cfty
Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamil Nadu Act 8 of 2008), the Vellore City
Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamH Nadu Act 26 Of 2008) and the
Thoothukudi City Municipal Corporation Act, 2008 ITamil Nadu Act 27 of
2008), as the case may be ;

(b) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of a Municipal Corporation or a

Municipality;

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(c) " Executive Authorfty" means the executive authority of a Municipality or a
Town Panchayat;

(d) . "public building" means, any building where public have an access for any
purpose and used as a -

(i)higher secondary school or a college or a university or other similar

educational institutions (including private institutions) ;

(ii) hostel where more than 100 persons reside;

(iii)hospital] nursing home, dispensary, clinic, maternity centre or any other

similar institution, having a floor area of 500 square metre and above;

(iv) boarding and lodging house or a star hotel;

(v) choultry or marriage hall;

(vi)cinema theatre, amusement park, swimming pool, recreation centre,

motion picture house, assembly hall, auditorium, exhibition
hall, museum, skating rink, gymnasium, dance hall, recreation pier,
stadium or bar;

(vii) market for the display and sale of merchandise, shop or a store either
wholesale or retail having a floor area of 500 square metre and above;

(viii) bank, ATM Counter, Insurance company;

(ix)jewellery shop;

(x) shopping mall, a building providing multiple services or facilities to the public
like shopping, cinema theatres, restaurants, etc„ for example a multiplex
or a shopping complex;

(xi)petrol filling station;

(xii) industry carrying the activities of production, manufacturing and services

where more than 100 persons are employed;

(xiii) institution of information technology services, radio broadcasting station or

television station;

(xiv) place of religious worship or a place of religious, politjcal or social

congregation by the public or any class or section of the public, where
more than 500 persons assemble at a time;

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 (xv) office of the Central Government or any State Government or any local
authorfty or any body corporate owned or controlled by the Central
Government or any State Government, where more than 100 persons are
employed or having a floor area of 500 square metre and above ;

(xvi) office of any Quasi-Governmental organization or any Government

undertaking controlled by the Central Government or any State
Government, where more than 100 persons are employed or having a
floor area of 500 square metre and above:

(xviD Hbrary, lecture room, public concert room, hotel, coffee house, eating
house, club or a club room, having a floor area Of 500 square metre and
abue ;

(xviiD Bus Station or a Bus Terminal : and

(e) "urban local body" means a Municipal Corporation, a Munidpalfty or a Town

Panchayat .
(2). Words and expressions used but not defined in these rules shall have the
rneanings respecti\/ely assiened to them in the Acts.

3. Provision of closed circuit Television units.-(1). In every public building,

within the territorial area Of an urban local body, Closed Circuit Television
units shall be installed by the owner or occupier Of that building in the manner
specified below :

Provided that, in a building, where public have an access or gather in large

numbers and rot covered under clause (d) Of rule 2 or in any other place
where the publie gather in large numbers for relisious, social, political or any
other purpose, Closed Circuit Television units shall be installed by the owner
or occupier Of that buiiding or place, if required dy the District Collector, on
the recommendation Of a police officer rot below the rank of Deputy
Superintendent Of Police or Assistant Commissioner Of Police, or otherwise,
to do so, for the purpose of crime control or for maintaining public order and
peace or for any other reasons, to be recorded in writing, within a reasonable
time given by the District Collector.

(2) ln e\rery public building, Closed Circuit Television units shall be

installed at the rate Of one unit for every 300 square metre Of floor area
and part thereof.

(3) The Closed Circuit Television units shall be installed at suitable

vantage points such as entry points, exit points, corridors, reception
area, etc., in such a manner that the movement Of the public can be
chrty surveilled.

(4) Every person intend to constructor reconstruct a public building shall

make necessary provision in the building plan itself for the installation

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 of Closed Circuit Television units in the manner prescribed in
sub-rules (2) and (3), while making application to the Commissioner or
the Executive Authority of the urban local body concerned for granting
of permission for the execution of that work.

(5) The commissioner orthe ExecutiveAuthority of the urban local body

concerned shall, before giving permission for the construction of a new

public building or reconstruction of an existing building as a public

building ensure that necessary provisions have been made in the

building plan for the installation of Closed Circuit Television units in the

manner as prescribed in sub-rules (2) and (3).

(6) ln all existing public buildings, Closed circuit Television units shall be

installed in the manner as prescribed in sub-rules (2) and (3) by

the owner or occupier of the building within a period of 6 months
from the date of coming into force of these rules. If the Closed
Circuit Television units are not installed within such time limit, the
regular type Trade orBusiness License issued by the competent
authority under the relevant statutes to the owner or occupier of that
building may, at any time, be cancelled or suspended. The
Commissioner or the Executive Authority of the urban local body shall
ensure that the Closed Circuit Television units have been installed in
such buildings in the manner as prescribed in sub-rules (2) and (3).

(7) Where a building, which is not used as a public building, is proposed to

be used as a public building, Closed Circuit Television units shall be
installed in such building by the owner or occupier, before such
change of use and the concerned licensing authority competent to
permit such business, trade or profession shall permit to carry out such
change of use in the building only after ensuring that Closed Circuit
Television units have been installed therein in the manner as
prescribed in sub-rules (2) and (3).

(8) The commissioner or the Executive Authority of the urban local body
concerned shall, while receiving the notice of completion of
construction or reconstruction of a public building, to be given by the
owner of that building, shall ensure that the Closed Circuit Television
units have been properly installed in such building in the manner as
prescribed in sub-rules (2) and (3).

Sheela Balakrishnan,
Additional Chief Secretary to Government.

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Section Officer

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 ANNEXURE XXII

SPECIAL RULES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

1. AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNIT CLASSIFICATION

The affordable dwelling units are classified into three categories based on the following,
the maximum plinth area.

i. Economic Weaker Section(EWS): Plinth area of dwelling units being constructed

should be up to 40 square meters
ii. Lower Income Group(LIG): Plinth area of dwelling units being constructed should be
from 41 square meters up to 60 square meters
iii. Middle Income Group(MIG): Plinth area of dwelling units being constructed should be
from 61 square meters up to 70 square meters

2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

The Affordable Housing Projects are classified into three categories based on plot extent:

1. Smaller Affordable Building (SAB): A Smaller Affordable Building developed up to a

plot extent of 892 Sqm (4 Grounds).

2. Affordable Special Building (ASB): Non MSB – An Affordable Residential Building

developed above plot extent of 892 Sqm (4 Grounds).

3. Affordable Multi-Storied Building (AMSB): MSB – An Affordable Residential

Building developed above plot extent of 892 Sqm (4 Grounds).
3. PLANNING PARAMETERS

3A. REGULATION FOR SMALLER AFFORDABLE BUILDING (SAB):

1. Smaller affordable building (SAB) means residential building developed in:
a) A plot extent of Minimum 15 Sqm up to maximum 892 Sqm (4 Grounds).
b) Up to Stilt + 4 floors subject to maximum 15m height from the formed ground level
c) With compulsory stilt level allocated to parking.
2. The extent of site, FSI, Set back etc. for Smaller affordable residential building shall be
regulated according to the tables below:

S.No. Description Smaller Affordable Building (SAB)

1 2 EWS LIG MIG

A Maximum Dwelling Upto 40 Sqm. Above 41 - above 61

unit Plinth area upto 60 Sqm. upto70 Sqm.
B Minimum Plot extent 15 Sq.m upto 892 Sqm
C Minimum Plot 3.6m
width/frontage

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 D Minimum Road width Nil
E Maximum Height / Upto Stilt+4 floors subject to a max. of 15m from
No.of Floors formed Ground Level without dwelling units
restrictions
F Maximum FSI 2.25 1.95 1.725
G Minimum Set back all
around from the 1.5
property boundary

Note:
i. The space specified above shall be kept open to sky and free from any erection /
projection (such as sunshade/balcony) of any building other than a fence or compound
wall provided that these open yards may be used for the provision of access ways to
the building’s parking facilities.
ii. A watchman or caretaker booth or Kiosk not exceeding 2.5m.x2.5m. in size at each
gate and not exceeding 3 m. in height, or power /transformer room not exceeding 4 m.
in height shall be permitted in the set back space at ground level after leaving 1.5
metres clear set back from the main structure. Provided that the height restriction shall
not apply for an open transformer.
iii. Gate pillars without or with arches with a min. headroom clearance of 5.50m atleast to
a width of 3.5m. may be permitted in the set back space after leaving 1.5 metres clear
set back from the main structure.
iv. In the cases where street alignment has been prescribed, the front open space shall be
left from the street alignment.
3. Structures permissible in the minimum prescribed Front setback, Side setback and Rear
set back are given in rule No. 28.
4. The minimum width of corridor shall be 1m
Parking spaces shall be provided within the site as follows:

Dwelling Unit with Plinth Area Minimum No. of Parking Spaces

1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m
EWS : area upto 40 sqm without insisting drive way for every
dwelling unit
LIG : Floor area above 41 sqm and upto 1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25
60 sqm Sq.m without insisting drive way for every
dwelling unit
MIG: Floor area above 61 sqm and upto 1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m
70 sqm without insisting drive way for every
dwelling unit and 1 car space for every 2
dwelling units with equivalent car space
inclusive of circulation area is 23 m2 for
open parking, 28 m2 for ground floor
covered parking and 32 m2 for basement.

Visitors Parking: In addition to the parking spaces specified above, parking spaces for
visitors shall be provided to the extent of 10% of the number stipulated above rounded to the
nearest whole number.

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6. If the building is constructed on stilts and the stilt floor is to be used for parking, the
minimum clear height of the floor (between the lower floor and the bottom of the beam)
shall not exceed 3m and it shall not be enclosed for use as garages; if it is enclosed it shall
be counted for FSI and number of floors
7. Rainwater harvesting provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:

For each dwelling unit, there shall be one 500 litre capacity loft tank should be provided to
store rainwater within unit for drinking purpose. The overflow from the loft tank should be
connected to 1mtr depth sump constructed and sealed properly below stilt level for an extent
of 25% of the stilt area. The overflow from sump to be discharged through recharge well of
1mtr diameter and 3mtr depth for every 10 dwelling units.

8. Special regulations for physically disabled stated in the rule No.42 shall be adhered to.
9. Energy for common area load shall be provided within the site as follows:

a) The concept of passive solar design that minimises the energy consumption in the
building by using design elements such as Building orientation, landscaping, efficient
building envelopes, appropriate fenestration, increased day lighting design and thermal
mass etc shall incorporated in the building design.
b) Outdoor and common area lighting shall be LED
c) Solar Panels at Terrace Area: For every dwelling unit, 2 SFT solar panel area with
capacity to produce minimum 13 Watts per SFT should be provided in the terrace area

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10. The reservation of land for community recreational purposes such as park or play ground
required in these regulations shall be as given in the rule No.40.
11. Every affordable residential building development exceeding 900 sq.m in floor area shall
be provided with electrical room in ground floor or open space at ground level within the
premises to accommodate electrical transformer conforming to the Regulations detailed in
rule No. 44
12. The structures incidental to the main activities such as water closet / pump room,
transformer room, transformer yard, electric room shall not be construed as individual
block for the purpose of these rules. However, these structures may be permitted in the
prescribed set back space provided
that they do not fall in the drive way and its height does not exceed 4 mts., provided
further that transformer and electrical rooms floor area does not exceed 15 sq.m. and W.C
and Pump room per block does not exceed 6 sq.m.
13. Commercial and institutional uses not exceeding 10 per cent of the floor area of the
building at lower habitable floor levels, may be allowed (not for any industrial use) as
incidental uses required for the occupants of the remaining residential developments
within the premises.
14. In areas where sewage system provided by the Metro water / Local body concerned is not
available and
a) where the affordable residential plinth area exceeds 5000 sq.m, sewage treatment plant
shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage within the site itself.
b) where the affordable residential plinth area is less than 5000 sq.m, septic tank with up-
flow filters shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage within the site
itself.
15. Any construction with roof over it in the terrace floor for A.C. Plant / structures shall be
counted, as a floor and categorization of type of building shall be done accordingly.
16. Waste Management provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:

a) Source segregation of waste at the ground level: There shall be a separate closed non
polluting wet and dry bins with minimum area of 0.07 sqm for every 100 sqm of plinth

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 area of the dwelling unit with 60cm depth must be provided within the premises
preferably with direct access from the abutting road at the ground level for facilitating
daily source segregation of waste so that the local body can collect this stored inorganic
waste from it.
Organic waste management at the terrace level: There shall be a organic waste compost
pit / Vermi culture pit with Minimum 0.6% of plinth area with 60cm depth should be
provided in the terrace area with a lid provision for monsoon protection. The process of
the composting shall be displayed on a board of size at least 60 cm x 120 cm.
b) Grey water harvesting: Separation of grey and black water should be done by the use of
dual plumbing system. Onsite grey water treatment through natural treatment systems and
recharged to the ground should be promoted. For every DU, 2.5 SFT Canna plant pit area
should be provided in the
ground area Standard Size- 1 Mtr (Minimum Depth)
17. The space set apart for formation of a new road as per Master Plan or Detailed
Development Plan or road widening / street alignment shall be transferred to the
Authority or the Agency or the Local Body designated by the Authority through a
registered Gift Deed before actual issuance of planning permission. The exact mode of
conveyance of the land shall be consistent with the relevant enactment and regulations. In
such cases 'Transfer of Development Rights' (TDR) provisions of the rule No.46 shall be
applicable
18. Basement Floor:
a) The height of basement floor shall not exceed 1.2 metres above ground level and the
headroom shall be minimum 2.4 metres.
b) No part of the basement shall be constructed in the minimum required setbackspaces,
required for the movement of fire fighting vehicles/equipments.
c) In cases where second basement is proposed for parking and incidental uses, sufficient
provision for lighting and ventilation and also for protection from fire to the satisfaction
of Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services shall be made.
d) During the construction of the basement floor, it shall be sole responsibility of the
planning permission holder to ensure that the building / structure in the adjoining sites are
not weakened / damaged.

19. Display Board:

a) The details of the development for which planning permission issued, shall be displayed
in the site in this format as prescribed in rule 10(8) of these regulations.
b) The applicant shall pay a sum of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) asearnest
money noninterest bearing refundable deposit and same should be utilized for the purpose
of installing the prescribed size board on the site by CMDA, in the event of the applicant
not fulfilling the conditions stated in (a) above.
c) If the applicant fulfils the conditions (a) above, the deposit shall be refunded after
production of the completion certificate.
20. Green cover provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:
a) A minimum of 1 tree for every 80 square meters of land are should be planted and
maintained. The existing trees will be counted for this purpose. Preference should be
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 b) Where the tree need to be cut, compensatory plantation in the ratio of 1:3 (i.e. planting
of 3 trees for every 1 tree that is cut) shall be done and
maintained.
21. Distance from Burial Ground: As the high cost of land is the principal hindrance for
developing affordable homes, the land near burial grounds can be utilized for
affordable projects. The distance from burial ground need not be specified however
around the burial ground 8ft high compound wall to be insisted.
22. Mixed development Case:
a) In case of mixed development such as EWS/LIG, MIG & HIG the setback space
between the two developments has to be provided as per the Development Regulations
of the rules of CMDA / DTCP (whichever is higher).
b) FSI Calculation for Affordable Mixed development Housing Project should be done on
Pro rata basis ( FSI is proportional to the UDS area allotted to each dwelling unit type).
Consider a project for which the total EWS UDS Land Area is "E" Sqm, total LIG
UDS Land area is "L" Sqm, total MIG UDS Land area is "M" Sqm and total HIG UDS
Land area is "H"Sqm.

Max Total UDS Normal Permissible Additional Total project

S.No Description DU Size Land Area FSI FSI FSI
1 EWS 40 Sqm E P 50% E*P*1.5
2 LIG 60 sqm L P 30% L*P*1.3
3 MIG 70 sqm M P 15% M*P*1.15
Above
4 HIG 70 sqm H P 0% H*P*1.0
Total Project FSI= (E*P*1.5 )+(
L*P*1.3)+( M*P*1.15)+( H*P*1.0)

23. Notwithstanding anything stated above, Affordable housing, and special projects
undertaken through PPP model may be approved subject to the conditions as may be
stipulated by the Authority.

3B. REGULATION FOR AFFORDABLE SPECIAL BUILDLING (ASB):

1. Affordable special building (ASB) means residential building developed
a) A plot extent of Minimum 892 Sqm (4 Grounds).
b) up to G+4 or Stilt + 5 floors subject to maximum 18m height from the formed ground level
c) Provided that the developer or promoter or owner shall not sell these dwellings for other
than the said purposes and no conversion or amalgamation shall be permissible.
2. The width of the public road and private passage on which the site abuts or gains access
shall be upto 6 mtrs1.The minimum width stated above shall be the existing width of the
road and not the street alignment prescribed.

Explanation:
(i) Road width means the road space as defined in DR no. 2 (103). The qualifying road
width for permitting ASB shall be available atleast for a stretch of 250m along the length

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 of the road abutting the site and the stretch from a junction can be straight or a curve or
zigzag or combination of the above.

To cite examples -
a) If the road over its general length is of 6 metres width, but because of some kinks in
front of the site one end is 5.8 metres and the other end is 6.2 metres is acceptable.
b) If the general road is of width less than 6 metres width, but only widens
opposite to or nearer to the site is more than 6 metres, is not acceptable.
c) If the road is generally of 6 metres width up to a considerable length on one side, but
discontinues and narrows into a road of smaller width on the other side of the site in
question and the plot owner is willing to leave enough space for continuity of 6 metres
road in front of his site, this will have to be checked and decided on case-by-case.
d) If the general road width is less than 6 metres and the site owner merely agrees to leave
enough space to have 6 metres in front of his site only, this is not acceptable.
(ii) Road width measurements for the above purpose shall be of the road as designed and
laid and the existence of unauthorized encroachments, for which no patta has been
given, will not normally affect adversely provided the shortage in width in the min.
stretch stated above does not exceed 10% of the min. prescribed width. However
permissibility or otherwise (in exceptional cases) in such specific situations will be
decided case-by-case.
(b) If the site does not directly abut a public road but gains access through a private
exclusive passage or through a part of the plot which can be treated as a passage from a
public road of minimum width as prescribed above, the minimum width of such passage
shall be as follows:

S.No Description Minimum width

1 When it is up to 600 square metres of Plinth area 3.6 metres
and the length of the passage does not exceed 80
metres
2 When it is up to 2,400 square metres of Plinth area 4.8 metres
and the length of the passage does not exceed 100
metres

3. The extent of site, FSI, Set back etc. for Group Development shall be regulated according
to the table below:

S.No. Description Affordable Special Building (ASB)

1 2 EWS LIG MIG

A Maximum Dwelling Upto 40 Sqm. Above 41 - above 61
unit Plinth area upto 60 Sqm. upto70 Sqm.

B Minimum Plot extent 892 Sqm

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C Minimum Plot 3.6m
width/frontage
D Minimum Road width 6m

E Maximum Height / G+4 or Stilt+5 floors subject to a max. of 18m

No.of Floors from formed Ground Level.
F Maximum FSI 2.25 1.95 1.725
G Minimum Set back all
around from the 3m.
property boundary
H Minimum required 3m.
spacing between
blocks Spacing
between blocks in
case of group
development

Note:
i. The space specified above shall be kept open to sky and free from any erection /
projection (such as sunshade/balcony) of any building other than a fence or
compound wall provided that these open yards may be used for the provision of
access ways to the building’s parking facilities.
ii. A watchman or caretaker booth or Kiosk not exceeding 2.5m.x2.5m. in size at each
gate and not exceeding 3 m. in height, or power /transformer room not exceeding 4
m. in height shall be permitted in the set back space at ground level after leaving 3
metres clear set back from the main structure. Provided that the height restriction
shall not apply for an open transformer.
iii. Gate pillars without or with arches with a min. headroom clearance of 5.50m atleast
to a width of 3.5m. may be permitted in the set back space after leaving 3 metres
clear set back from the main structure.
iv. In the cases where street alignment has been prescribed, the front open space shall be
left from the street alignment.
4. Structures permissible in the minimum prescribed Front set back, Side setback and Rear
set back are given in the rule No. 28.
5. The corridor serving as access for units in the development in whichever floor they
may be situated shall not be less than the standards prescribed in rule No.41.
6. Parking spaces shall be provided within the site as follows:

Dwelling Unit with Minimum No. of Parking Spaces

Plinth Area

EWS : area upto 40 sqm 1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m without
insisting drive way for every dwelling unit
LIG : Floor area above 41 1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m without insisting
sqm and upto 60 sqm drive way for every dwelling unit

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 MIG: Floor area above61
sqm and upto 70 sqm
1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m without insisting
drive way for every dwelling unit and 1 car space for every 2
dwelling units with equivalent car space inclusive of circulation
area is 23 m2 for open parking, 28 m2 for ground floor covered
parking and 32 m2 for basement.

Visitors Parking: In addition to the parking spaces specified above, parking spaces for visitors
shall be provided to the extent of 10% of the number stipulated above rounded to the nearest
whole number.

In cases where upper floor/floors over a stilt parking floor is/are proposed for parking to
satisfy the minimum number of parking required as per the Development Regulations, such
upper parking floor/floors shall conform to the special regulations prescribed in the
Annexure.

7. Rainwater harvesting provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:

For each dwelling unit, there shall be one 500 litre capacity loft tank should be provided
to store rainwater within unit for drinking purpose. The overflow from the loft tank
should be connected to 1mtr depth sump constructed and sealed properly below stilt level
for an extent of 25% of the stilt area. The overflow from sump to be discharged through
recharge well of 1mtr diameter and 3mtr depth for every 10 dwelling units. All recharge
should be limited to shallow aquifer.

8. Special regulations for physically disabled stated in the rule No.62 shall be adhered to.
9. Energy for common area load shall be provided within the site as follows:
a) The concept of passive solar design that minimises the energy consumption in the
building by using design elements such as Building orientation, landscaping, efficient

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 building envelopes, appropriate fenestration, increased day lighting design and thermal
mass etc shall incorporated in the building design.
b) Outdoor and common area lighting shall be LED
c) Solar Panels at Terrace Area: For every dwelling unit, 2 SFT solar panel area with
capacity to produce minimum 13 Watts per SFT should be provided in the terrace area

10. The reservation of land for community recreational purposes such as park or play ground
required in these regulations shall be as given in the rule No.40.
11. Internal vehicular access way including passage if any within the site shall a clear width
of 7.2 m and such vehicular access shall be available for every building block in the site
within a distance of 50 metres. Further, it shall be a clear open to sky and no projection of
structure over it is permissible.

12. If the building is constructed on stilts and the stilt floor is to be used for parking, the
minimum clear height of the floor (between the lower floor and the bottom of the beam)
shall not exceed 3mts and it shall not be enclosed for use as garages; if it is enclosed it
shall be counted for FSI and number
of floors for the purpose of defining ASB.
13. If a Group Development contains more than one use and the allowability of the built
space with reference to the abutting road width and exclusive passage width shall be
decided based on the floor area for the residential use and the equivalent floor area
allowable for commercial and other uses.
14. Every affordable residential building development exceeding 900 sq.m in floor area shall
be provided with electrical room in ground floor or open space at ground level within the
premises to accommodate electrical transformer conforming to the Regulations detailed in
rule No.44.
15. Vehicular ramp in set back spaces around building blocks may be permitted subject to the
condition that the clearance of the proposed ramp from the property boundary / street
alignment shall be minimum 1.5 metres and a clear motorable driveway of min. 3.5 m. in
width is available around the building block.

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16. The structures incidental to the main activities such as water closet / pump room,
transformer room, transformer yard, electric room shall not be construed as individual
block for the purpose of these rules. However, these structures may be permitted in the
prescribed set back space provided that they do not fall in the drive way and its height
does not exceed 4 mts., provided further that transformer and electrical rooms floor area
does
not exceed 15 sq.m. and W.C and Pump room per block does not exceed 6 sq.m.
17. In cases of residential developments exceeding 100 dwelling units in residential use zone,
Commercial and institutional uses not exceeding 10 per cent of the floor area of the
building at lower habitable floor levels, may be allowed (not for any industrial use) as
incidental uses required for the occupants of the remaining residential developments
within the premises.
18. In areas where sewage system provided by the Metro water / Local body concerned is not
available and
a) where the affordable residential plinth area exceeds 5000 sq.m, sewage treatment plant
shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage within the site;
b) where the affordable residential plinth area is less than 5000 sq.m, septic tank with up-
flow filters shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage within the site
itself.

19. Any construction with roof over it in the terrace floor for A.C. Plant / structures shall be
counted, as a floor and categorization of type of building shall be done accordingly.
20. Waste Management provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:

a) Source segregation of waste at the ground level: There shall be a separate closed non
polluting wet and dry bins with minimum area of 0.07 sqm for every 100 sqm of plinth
area of the dwelling unit with 60cm depth must be provided within the premises
preferably with direct access from the abutting road at the ground level for facilitating
daily source segregation of waste so that the local body can collect this stored inorganic
waste from it.
Organic waste management at the terrace level: There shall be a organic waste compost
pit / Vermi culture pit with Minimum 0.6% of plinth area with 60cm depth should be
provided in the terrace area with a lid provision for monsoon protection. The process of
the composting shall be displayed on a board of size at least 60 cm x 120 cm.
b) Grey water harvesting: Separation of grey and black water should be done by the use of
dual plumbing system. Onsite grey water treatment through natural treatment systems and
recharged to the ground should be promoted. For every DU, 2.5 SFT Canna plant pit area
should be provided in the ground area Standard Size- 1 Mtr (Minimum Depth)

21. In the interest of the public for better circulation in the area and also to ensure that the
proposed development does not block access to the properties around, in cases of large
developments where link roads have to be provided for connectivity to the adjoining
lands/areas, through the site applied for development, the Authority reserves the right to
insist the applicant to set apart such road spaces within the site and the applicant shall
hand over the same free of cost through a registered gift deed to the authority or Local

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 body designated by it for declaring it as public road. In such cases set back from these
roads to the buildings proposed shall be provided as prescribed in these regulations.

22. The space set apart for formation of a new road as per Master Plan or Detailed
Development Plan or road widening / street alignment shall be transferred to the
Authority or the Agency or the Local Body designated by the Authority through a
registered Gift Deed before actual issuance of planning permission. The exact mode of
conveyance of the land shall be consistent with the relevant enactment and regulations.
In such cases 'Transfer of Development Rights' (TDR) provisions of the rule No.46 shall
be applicable.

23. Basement Floor:

a) The height of basement floor shall not exceed 1.2 metres above ground level and the
headroom shall be minimum 2.4 metres.
b) No part of the basement shall be constructed in the minimum required setback spaces,
required for the movement of fire fighting vehicles/equipments.
c) In cases where second basement is proposed for parking and incidental uses, sufficient
provision for lighting and ventilation and also for protection from fire to the satisfaction
of Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services shall be made.
d) During the construction of the basement floor, it shall be sole responsibility of the
planning permission holder to ensure that the building / structure in the adjoining sites are
not weakened / damaged.
24. Green cover provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:
a) A minimum of 1 tree for every 80 square meters of land are should be planted and
maintained. The existing trees will be counted for this purpose. Preference should be
given to planting native species.
b) Where the tree need to be cut, compensatory plantation in the ratio of 1:3 (i.e. planting of
3 trees for every 1 tree that is cut) shall be done and maintained.

25. Security Deposit:

The applicant shall deposit a sum at the rate of Rs. 50 per square metre of floor area as a
refundable non-interest earning security and earnest deposit. The deposit shall be
refunded on completion of development as per the approved plan as certified by Chennai
Metropolitan Development Authority; if not, it would be forfeited.

26. Display Board:

a) The details of the development for which planning permission is issued, shall be
displayed in the site in the format as prescribed in Rule 10(8) of these regulations.
b) The applicant shall pay a sum of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as earnest
money noninterest bearing refundable deposit and same should be utilized for the
purpose of installing the prescribed size board on the site by CMDA, in the event of the
applicant not fulfilling the conditions stated in (a) above.
c) If the applicant fulfills the conditions (a) above, the deposit shall be refunded after
production of the completion certificate.

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 27. Group development where the extent of the site on which it is proposed exceeds 1
hectare it shall be designed and the plans signed by a qualified Architect.
28. Distance from Burial Ground: As the high cost of land is the principal hindrance for
developing affordable homes, the land near burial grounds can be utilized for
affordable projects. The distance from burial ground need not be specified however
around the burial ground 8ft high compound wall can be insisted.

29. Mixed development Case:

c) In case of mixed development such as EWS/LIG, MIG & HIG the setback space
between the two developments has to be given as per the Development Regulations of
these rules.
d) FSI Calculation for Affordable Mixed development Housing Project should be done on
Pro rata basis ( FSI is proportional to the UDS area allotted to each dwelling unit type).
Consider a project for which the total EWS UDS Land Area is "E" Sqm, total LIG
UDS Land area is "L" Sqm, total MIG UDS Land area is "M" Sqm and total HIG UDS
Land area is "H"Sqm.

Max Total
DU Total UDS Land Normal Additional project
S.No Description Size Area Permissible FSI FSI FSI

1 EWS 40 Sqm E P 50% E*P*1.5

2 LIG 60 sqm L P 30% L*P*1.3
3 MIG 70 sqm M P 15% M*P*1.15
Above
4 HIG 70 sqm H P 0% H*P*1.0
Total Project FSI= (E*P*1.5 )+(
L*P*1.3)+( M*P*1.15)+( H*P*1.0)

30. Notwithstanding anything stated above, Affordable housing, and special projects
undertaken through PPP model may be approved subject to the conditions as may be
stipulated by the Authority.

3C. REGULATION FOR AFFORDABLE MULTISTOREY BUILDLING (AMSB):

1. Affordable Multistorey Buildling means residential building developed

a) A plot extent of Minimum 892 Sqm (4 Grounds).

b) Provided that the developer or promoter or owner shall not sell these dwellings for other
than the said purposes and no conversion or amalgamation shall be permissible.

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c) The width of the public road and private passage on which the site abuts or gains access
shall be upto 9 mtrs2.The minimum width stated above shall be the existing width of the
road and not the street alignment prescribed.

Explanation:
(i) Road width means the road space as defined in DR no. 2 (103). The qualifying road
width for permitting AMSB shall be available atleast for a stretch of 250m along the
length of the road abutting the site and the stretch from a junction can be straight or a
curve or zigzag or combination of the above.
To cite examples –

a) If the road over its general length is of 9 metres width, but because of some kinks in
front of the site one end is 8.8 metres and the other end is 9.2 metres is acceptable.
b) If the general road is of width less than 9 metres width, but only widens
opposite to or nearer to the site is more than 9 metres, is not acceptable.
c) If the road is generally of 9 metres width up to a considerable length on one side, but
discontinues and narrows into a road of smaller width on the other side of the site in
question and the plot owner is willing to leave enough space for continuity of 6 metres
road in front of his site, this will have to be checked and decided on case-by-case.
d) If the general road width is less than 9 metres and the site owner merely agrees to leave
enough space to have 9 metres in front of his site only, this is not acceptable.
(ii) Road width measurements for the above purpose shall be of the road as designed and
laid and the existence of unauthorized encroachments, for which no patta has been
given, will not normally affect adversely provided the shortage in width in the min.
stretch stated above does not exceed 10% of the min. prescribed width. However
permissibility or otherwise (in exceptional cases) in such specific situations will be
decided case-by-case.
(b) If the site does not directly abut a public road but gains access through a private
exclusive passage or through a part of the plot which can be treated as a passage from a
public road of minimum width as prescribed above, the minimum width of such passage
shall be 9m. However the building line starts with setback from 24m width of plot. FSI
can be calculated for the entire site extent.

2. The extent of site, FSI, Set back etc. for Affordable Multi- Storey Building shall be
regulated according to the table below:

Sl.No Description Affordable Multistorey Buildling (AMSB)

A Minimum Plot extent 892 Sq.m

B Minimum Plot width or 9m / 24m

frontage/ Building line

Note: The eligibility of MSB can be fixed as 9m. frontage. However, the building line starts
with set back from 24m. width of plot. FSI can be calculated for the entire site extent.

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C Minimum Road width Minimum Road width Maximum FSI
and Maximum FSI
9m. EWS - 2.25
LIG - 1.95
MIG – 1.73
12m. EWS - 2.63
LIG - 2.28
MIG – 2.00

15m. EWS - 3.00

LIG - 2.60
MIG – 2.30
18m. EWS - 3.75
LIG - 3.25
MIG – 2.88

D No. of floors Stilt+9 floors

E Minimum set back Height of the Building Minimum required setback

all around above ground level space from the property
boundary
upto 30 m 6m

Above 30 m. For Every increase in

height of 6m or part thereof
above 30.5m minimum
extent of setback space to
be left additionally shall be
one metre. Subject to a
maximum setback of 16m.
Spacing between blocks Height of the building Minimum required spacing
in case of group above ground level between blocks
developments
Upto 30 m. 6 m.

Above 30 m. For Every increase in

height of 6m or part thereof
above 30.5m minimum
extent of setback space to
be left additionally shall be
one metre. Subject to a
maximum setback of 16m.

Note

i. The space specified above shall be kept open to sky and free from any erection / projection
(such as sunshade/balcony) of any building other than a fence or compound wall provided
that these open yards may be used for the provision of access ways to the building’s
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ii. A watchman or caretaker booth or Kiosk not exceeding 2.5m.x2.5m. in size at each gate
and not exceeding 3 m. in height, or power /transformer room not exceeding 4 m. in
height shall be permitted in the set back space at ground level after leaving 6 metres clear
set back from the main structure. Provided that the height restriction shall not apply for
an open transformer.
iii. Gate pillars without or with arches with a min. headroom clearance of 5.50m atleast to a
width of 3.5m. may be permitted in the set back space after leaving 6 metres clear set
back from the main structure.
iv. In the cases where street alignment has been prescribed, the front open space shall be left
from the street alignment.

3. Development charges shall be double for the part of the building, which falls in the
height exceeding 1.5 times the width of the road.

4. Parking and Parking facilities:

Dwelling Unit with Plinth Area Minimum No. of Parking Spaces

EWS : area upto 40 sqm
LIG : Floor area above
41 sqm and upto 60 sqm
MIG: Floor area above 61 sqm and
upto 70 sqm
1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m
without insisting drive way for every dwelling unit
1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m
without insisting drive way for every dwelling unit
1 Two Wheeler with a stall area of 1.25 Sq.m
without insisting drive way for every dwelling unit
and 1 car space for every 2 dwelling units with
equivalent car space inclusive of circulation area is
23 m2 for open parking, 28 m2 for ground floor
covered parking and 32 m2 for basement.

Visitors Parking: In addition to the parking spaces specified above, parking spaces for
visitors shall be provided to the extent of 10% of the number stipulated above rounded to the
nearest whole number.
In cases where upper floor/floors over a stilt parking floor is/are proposed for parking to
satisfy the minimum number of parking required as per the Development Regulations, such
upper parking floor/floors shall conform to the special regulations prescribed in the
Annexure

5. Vehicular access within the site:

Internal Vehicular Access way including passage if any within the site shall have a clear
width of 7.2 m. and such vehicular access shall be available for every building block in the
site. Further, it shall be a clear width of open to sky and no projection in structure over it is
permissible.

6. Corridor width:

The corridor serving as access for units in the development in whichever floor they may be
situated shall not be as given in rule no.41.

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 a) The height of basement floor shall not exceed 1.2 metres above ground level and the
headroom shall be minimum 2.4 metres.
b) No part of the basement shall be constructed in the minimum required set backspaces
required for the movement of snorkel.
c) In cases where second basement is proposed for parking and incidental
uses, sufficient provision for lighting and ventilation and also for
protection from fire to the satisfaction of Directorate of Fire and Rescue
Services shall be made.
d) During the construction of the basement floor, it shall be sole responsibility
of the planning permission holder to ensure that the building / structure in the
adjoining sites are not weakened / damaged.
8. The reservation of land for community recreational purposes such as park or play ground
required in these regulations shall be as given in rule No.40.
9. Conformance to National Building Code of India:
a) In so far as the determination of sufficiency of all aspects of structural designs,
building services, plumbing, fire protections, construction practice and safety are
concerned the specifications, standards and code of practices recommended in the
National Building Code of India shall be fully confirmed to and any breach thereof
shall be deemed to be a breach of the requirements under these regulations.
b) Every multi-storeyed development erected shall be provided with
i. lifts as prescribed in National Building Code
ii. a stand-by electric generator of adequate capacity for running lift and water
pump, and a room to accommodate the generator;
iii. an electrical room of not less than 6 metres by 4.0 metres in area with a
minimum head room of 2.75 metres to accommodate electric transformer in
the ground floor; and the space for installation of transformers shall conform
to the Regulation given in Annexure XXIV; and
iv. at least one metre room of size 2.4 metres by 2.4 metres for every 10
consumers or 3 floor whichever is less. The metre room shall be provided in
the ground floor.
10. Fire safety, detection and extinguishing systems:
a) All building in their design and construction shall be such as to contribute to and
ensure individually and collectively and the safety of life from fire, smoke, fumes
and also panic arising from these or similar other causes.
b) In building of such size, arrangement or occupancy that a fire may not itself provide
adequate warning to occupants, automatic fire detecting and alarming facilities shall
be provided where necessary to warn occupants or the existence of fires, so that they
may escape, or to facilitate the orderly conduct of fire exit drills.
c) Fire protecting and extinguishing system shall conform to accepted standards
and shall be installed in accordance with good practice as recommended in the
National Building Code of India, (amended from time to time) and to the
satisfaction of the Director of Fire and Rescue
Services by obtaining a no objection certificate from him.
11. In cases of residential developments exceeding 100 dwelling units in residential use zone,
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 building at lower habitable floor levels, may be allowed (not for any industrial use) as
incidental uses required for the occupants of the remaining residential developments
within the premises
12. The design and plans of the building shall be made and signed by a qualified Civil or
Structural Engineer and an Architect who should possess the qualification referred to in
the Architect Act, 1972 (Central Act 20, 1972), so as to become a member of the
profession of Architects under the provisions of the said Act. The qualified Engineer or
Structural Engineer should also be Class I licensed Surveyor registered with Corporation
of Chennai /Local body concerned.
13. Improvement charges: The cost of laying / improvements to the systems in respect of road
/ water supply, sewerage / drainage / electric power supply that may be required as
assessed by the competent authority, viz., corporation of Chennai / Chennai Metropolitan
Water Supply and Sewerage Board / Tamil nadu Electricity Board shall be borne by the
applicant.
14. Security deposits: The applicant shall deposit a sum at the rate of Rs. 100 per square
metres of floor area as a refundable non-interest earning security and earnest deposit. The
deposit shall be refunded on completion of development as per the approved plan as
certified by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority; if not, it would be forfeited.

15. Display Board:

a) The details of the development for which planning permission issued, date of expiry
of permit etc. shall be displayed in the site in the format as prescribed in rule 10(8) of
these regulations.
b) The applicant shall pay a sum of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) as earnest
money non interest bearing refundable deposit and same should be utilized for the
purpose of installing the prescribed size board on the site by CMDA, in the event of
the applicant not fulfilling the conditions stated in (a) above.
c) If the applicant fulfills the conditions (a) above, the deposit shall be refunded after
production of the completion certificate.

16. In areas where sewage system provided by the Metro water / Local body concerned is not
available and
a) where the affordable residential plinth area exceeds 5000 sq.m, sewage treatment
plant shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage within the site
itself.
b) where the affordable residential plinth area is less than 5000 sq.m, septic tank with
up-flow filters shall be provided and maintained for the disposal of the sewage within
the site itself.
17. Green cover provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:
a) A minimum of 1 tree for every 80 square meters of land are should be planted and
maintained. The existing trees will be counted for this purpose. Preference should be
given to planting native species.
b) Where the tree need to be cut, compensatory plantation in the ratio of 1:3 (i.e. planting
of 3 trees for every 1 tree that is cut) shall be done and maintained.

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18. Waste Management provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:
a) Source segregation of waste at the ground level: There shall be a separate closed non
polluting wet and dry bins with minimum area of 0.07 sqm for every 100 sqm of
plinth area of the dwelling unit with 60cm depth must be provided within the premises
preferably with direct access from the abutting road at the ground level for facilitating
daily source segregation of waste so that the local body can collect this stored
inorganic waste from it.
Organic waste management at the terrace level: There shall be a organic waste compost
pit / Vermi culture pit with Minimum 0.6% of plinth area with 60cm depth should be
provided in the terrace area with a lid provision for monsoon protection. The process of
the composting shall be displayed on a board of size at least 60 cm x 120 cm.
b) Grey water harvesting: Separation of grey and black water should be done by the use
of dual plumbing system. Onsite grey water treatment through natural treatment
systems and recharged to the ground should be promoted. For every DU, 2.5 SFT
Canna plant pit area should be
provided in the ground area Standard Size- 1 Mtr (Minimum Depth)
19. In the interest of the public for better circulation in the area and also to ensure that the
proposed development does not block access to the properties around, in cases of large
developments where link roads have to be provided for connectivity to the adjoining
lands areas, through the site applied for development, the Authority reserves the right to
insist the applicant to set apart such road spaces within the site and the applicant shall
hand over the same free of cost through a registered gift deed to the authority or Local
body designated by it for declaring it as public road. In such cases set back from these
roads to the buildings proposed shall be provided as prescribed in these regulations.
20. The space set apart for formation of a new road as per Master Plan or Detailed
Development Plan or road widening / street alignment shall be transferred to the
Authority or the Agency or the Local Body designated by the Authority through a
registered Gift Deed before actual issuance of planning permission. The exact mode of
conveyance of the land shall be consistent with the relevant enactment and regulations In
such cases 'Transfer of Development Rights' (TDR) provisions of the rule no.46 shall be
applicable.
Rainwater harvesting provisions shall be provided within the site as follows:
For each dwelling unit, there shall be one 500 litre capacity loft tank should be provided
to store rainwater within unit for drinking purpose. The overflow from the loft tank
should be connected to 1mtr depth sump constructed and sealed properly below stilt level
for an extent of 25% of the stilt area. The overflow from sump to be discharged through
recharge well of 1mtr diameter and 3mtr depth for every 10 dwelling units. All recharge
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21. Energy for common area load shall be provided within the site as follows:
a) The concept of passive solar design that minimises the energy consumption in the
building by using design elements such as Building orientation, landscaping, efficient
building envelopes, appropriate fenestration, increased day lighting design and
thermal mass etc shall incorporated in the building design.
b) Outdoor and common area lighting shall be LED
c) Solar Panels at Terrace Area: For every dwelling unit, 2 SFT solar panel area with
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22. Civil Aviation height and activity restrictions stated in the regulation no. 24(4)(c) shall be
adhered to. In cases where helipads are proposed at terrace of commercial / industrial
multistoreyed buildings, clearance of civil aviation department shall be produced.
23. Special regulations for physically disabled stated in the rule no.42 shall be adhered to.
24. Areas set apart for multi-storeyed building developments are given in the Annexure IX.
25. Distance from Burial Ground: As the high cost of land is the principal hindrance for
developing affordable homes, the land near burial grounds can be utilized for affordable
projects. The distance from burial ground need not be specified however around the burial
ground 8ft high compound wall can be insisted.
26. Mixed development Case:
a) In case of mixed development such as EWS/LIG, MIG & HIG the setback space
between the two developments has to be given as per the Development Regulations of
these rules.
b) FSI Calculation for Affordable Mixed development Housing Project should be done
on Pro rata basis ( FSI is proportional to the UDS area allotted to each dwelling unit
type). Consider a project for which the total EWS UDS Land Area is "E" Sqm, total
LIG UDS Land area is "L" Sqm, total MIG UDS Land area is "M" Sqm and total HIG
UDS Land area is "H"Sqm.

Max Total
DU Total UDS Land Normal Additional project
S.No Description Size Area Permissible FSI FSI FSI

1 EWS 40 Sqm E P 50% E*P*1.5

2 LIG 60 sqm L P 30% L*P*1.3
3 MIG 70 sqm M P 15% M*P*1.15
Above
4 HIG 70 sqm H P 0% H*P*1.0
Total Project FSI= (E*P*1.5 )+(
L*P*1.3)+( M*P*1.15)+( H*P*1.0)

27. Scrutiny of the plan – The plan shall be scrutinized and forwarded to Government, with
recommendation of a panel comprising of the following members for approval.
i. Member-Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority – Chairman
ii. Director of Fire and Rescue Service – Member
iii. Engineering Director, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board –
Member
iv. Chief Engineer, Corporation of Chennai – Member
v. Chief Engineer, Tamil nadu Electricity Board, Chennai – Member
vi. Chief Planner, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority – Member
vii. Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic, Chennai) – Member
viii. Concerned engineer from the local body (other than Corporation of Chennai) - special
invitee
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Any suggestions of alterations recommended by the panel and approved by the Government
shall be incorporated in the plans.

4. BUILDING PARAMETERS RECOMMENDATIONS

SNo
. Description EWS /LIG/MIG
1 2 3
Height of habitable Minimu
1 room heigh
(i) The Minimum height of rooms/spaces shall be as follows:
(a)
Habitabl
e room : 2.6m
(b)
Kitchen : 2.6m
(c) Bath /water closet : 2.1m
(d)
Corridor : 2.1m
(ii) In case of sloping roofs, the average height of roof for
habitable rooms shall be 2.6m and the
minimum height at eaves shall be 2.0m.

(iii) To facilitate incremental housing in case of flatted

development or otherwise, habitable space at mezzanine level may
be permitted. The minimum size of such a mezzanine floor should
not be lesser than 6.5 sqm and such as floor should occupy not
more than 50% of the room area of which it is part. Minimum
clear height below and above the mezzanine floor should be 2.4m
and 2.1m

2 Size of habitable 1) In a house of Single Room: The Carpet area of Multi Purpose
room Single Room should not be less than 12.5 m2
2) In a house of two rooms
a) One room shall not be less than 9m2 with minimum width of
2.5m.
b) Other room shall not be less than 6.5m2 with a minimum
width of 2.1m provided the total carpet area of both shall not be
less than 15.5m2.
i. If it is multipurpose single room 2.4m2 with minimum width of
3 Size of kitchen 1.2m.
ii. If it is two rooms 3.3m2 with a minimum width of 1.5m.

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 4 Size of Bathroom 1.2 m2with minimum width of 1.0m
5 Size of Water 0.9m2 with minimum width of 0.9m
Closet
6 Toilet Combined 1.8m2 with minimum width of 1.0m
bathroom and
water closet
7 Ventilation 1/8th of floor area.
8 Staircase /Exit a) Minimum clear width :
1) 2 Storeyed – Straight: 0.60m
2) 2 Storeyed – Winding : 0.75m
3) 3 or more storeyed - Straight : 0.75m
4) 3 or more storeyed – Winding: 0.90m
(b) Riser: 200mm, Max
(c) Tread
(1) 2 storeyed : 225mm, Min
(2) 3 storeyed or more : 250mm, min
(d) Head room - the minimum clear head room shall be 2.1m.

9 Balcony /Service Minimum width of 0.9m. it shall not project in the setback space
verandah

10 Parapet wall / Hand Shall not be less than 1.0m and not more than 1.2m height from
rails the finished floor level.

5. Affordable housing in Partnership (AHP)

a) The applicant should apply to the nodal agencies for registration to undertake
affordable housing and get the benefits given by the Government.
b) The planning permit issued by Approval Authorities should be modified
incorporating the details of the units along with the plinth area proposed by the
applicant.
c) Online portal will be created to issue AHP certificates for applicant.

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